Great Spangled Fritillary
Yesterday I saw the first Fritillary of the year. I also noticed that the milkweeds are starting to bloom. This is a Great Spangled Fritillary, one of the most common … Continued
Spring Path
The fresh leaves in the forest make this a magical time of year. This shows the sidewalk that leads from the PGT Visitor Center to the Lotus Ponds. The PGT … Continued
Spiderwort
This is what Spiderworts look like when the blossoms are fully open. The flowers open up during the morning and close by the afternoon in sunny weather, but remain open … Continued
Spiderwort
These wildflowers are starting to bloom in the prairies now. Sometimes I see hundreds of them scattered across the fields.
Copper Iris
This attractive wild iris is coming in to full bloom now. You’ll find it in shady areas along the edges of the ponds at the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT).
Blue-eyed Star Grass
This little wildflower can be found in the paths near West Lake at the PGT. It’s so small that you have look carefully or you’ll miss it. Given the shape … Continued
Siberian Iris
At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) we feature native plants. This is an iris that my father planted near Farm Pond in the 1970s. Even though it’s exotic, we are … Continued
Water Lily
I saw the first blooms on Water Lilies a couple of days ago. In a few weeks they should be in full bloom. At the Prairie Garden Trust (PGT) you … Continued
Yellow Lady’s Slipper
This beautiful wild orchid can be found blooming now on the steep slopes above Hillers Creek.