prairie living

Summer brings the busiest season in the pollinator garden. Prairie flowers are in full bloom, and pollinators are visiting constantly throughout the day.

Spring is slowly returning to the pollinator garden. Early prairie plants and the first native bees are beginning to appear.

Spring is slowly returning to the pollinator garden. Early bees are already visiting the first blooms, reminding me how quickly prairie life begins again once the weather warms.

Winter stems provide shelter for bees while deep prairie roots wait for warmer days to return.

Winter brings stillness to the prairie garden. Beneath the snow, plant roots and overwintering insects are already preparing for the next growing season.