Category Archives: Grasses of the tallgrass prairie

A good trip for a great fall

Autumn has fallen on the tallgrass prairie. For those who have the chance to explore the Flint Hills, this is a fall filled with grace. Prairie fall colors tickle the senses, a gentle brush of color across the eyes. With … Continue reading

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Hills at first blush

Ah yes, autumn. Time to get out and enjoy some good fall color. As the landscape changes with the seasons, summer fading to fall, then green turns to red. If you’ve read Flint Hills, Tall Grass long enough, then you … Continue reading

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Yellow flower power

Summer is over and fall has arrived. I know this, not because of the temperature,* but because of a pair of yellow flowers. When I see these particular yellow blooms, I know the weather will soon be changing and the … Continue reading

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