tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post5078308602394496630..comments2024-03-28T17:42:54.646-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: The Ridges Sanctuary: A Midwestern TreasureBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-10048069690391831052014-08-18T23:05:38.388-05:002014-08-18T23:05:38.388-05:00Yeah, the wealth of Indian Paintbrush plants surpr...Yeah, the wealth of Indian Paintbrush plants surprised me. I've always enjoyed them, so it was a special treat. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-57376216280583221752014-08-18T23:04:43.664-05:002014-08-18T23:04:43.664-05:00Yes, I agree. And we didn't even see the entir...Yes, I agree. And we didn't even see the entire property--so there's much more to explore in the future! :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-55744640702816783262014-08-18T23:03:32.109-05:002014-08-18T23:03:32.109-05:00Yes, it's the kind of place you would really l...Yes, it's the kind of place you would really like, Janet. It's been many years since I visited the area last, and I don't want so much time to pass between visits in the future.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-16954431250694687912014-08-18T22:54:50.298-05:002014-08-18T22:54:50.298-05:00Yes, it was great fun! I highly recommend a vist i...Yes, it was great fun! I highly recommend a vist if you're ever in the area during the summer. Well worth the trip!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-45736295445686740502014-08-11T17:17:31.391-05:002014-08-11T17:17:31.391-05:00how exciting to catch a good year for the lady'...how exciting to catch a good year for the lady's slippers. Finding wild orchids is a gift!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-11347910755161101002014-08-11T12:10:38.499-05:002014-08-11T12:10:38.499-05:00Yes, you would like it Lynne. And it's not too...Yes, you would like it Lynne. And it's not too far from you. But I know there are fabulous places to vacation in Michigan, too.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-85345446569245084832014-08-11T12:02:44.598-05:002014-08-11T12:02:44.598-05:00I glance at Curtis Prairie when I head to the Arbo...I glance at Curtis Prairie when I head to the Arboretum to volunteer on Fridays at the native plant garden. I need to spend more time at Curtis Prairie. From what I can see glancing out at it, it seems to have a good display of Helianthus and Silphium plants.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-1420643773898981172014-08-11T11:52:23.968-05:002014-08-11T11:52:23.968-05:00It is wonderful that this land with such diverse s...It is wonderful that this land with such diverse species has been preserved. I loved the shots across the meadow with the Indian Paintbrush. debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-67377910336290844992014-08-10T11:21:52.724-05:002014-08-10T11:21:52.724-05:00Thanks - I'll check this out.Thanks - I'll check this out.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-16802979034291991092014-08-10T11:10:40.076-05:002014-08-10T11:10:40.076-05:00Oh my. This place is a trove of treasures. I cou...Oh my. This place is a trove of treasures. I could easily spend days here. I love the pitcher plants & lady slippers. I'm glad there are still places they grow wild and are protected. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-3867887918963499682014-08-10T04:25:49.666-05:002014-08-10T04:25:49.666-05:00What a glorious place, I love both the name "...What a glorious place, I love both the name "Indian paintbrush" and the flower. So many fascinating plants. And all right by the water! Perfect combination.Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-28015400655608335922014-08-09T19:48:43.438-05:002014-08-09T19:48:43.438-05:00My friend was a mushroom expert and picked many ty...My friend was a mushroom expert and picked many types to eat. I was amazed in your post all the Lady Slippers. I see them so rarely and on a few at a time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-28625792758927901542014-08-09T05:13:41.116-05:002014-08-09T05:13:41.116-05:00Wow, what a fabulous place to go visit! I can'...Wow, what a fabulous place to go visit! I can't believe all those Lady's Slippers and Pitcher Plants and other treasures growing there! What a great place.Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-30629249256376674682014-08-08T21:23:03.454-05:002014-08-08T21:23:03.454-05:00Hey Jason: The best time of year to visit depends ...Hey Jason: The best time of year to visit depends on what plants you want to see--whether it's the foliage or the bloom. The Ridgest partial plant list shows bloom times. Here it is: <a href="http://bit.ly/1yfglPN" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/1yfglPN</a>. Bailey's Harbor is nearby and is a lovely little town. It's not as touristy as the bay-side towns of Fish Creek, Ephraim, and Sister Bay. They're all wonderful towns, though, and none of them are far from each other. Here's information on Bailey's Harbor: <a href="http://www.doorcounty.com/baileys-harbor/" rel="nofollow">http://www.doorcounty.com/baileys-harbor/</a>. I'd be happy to answer any other questions via email.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-16235014750970372482014-08-08T18:29:34.245-05:002014-08-08T18:29:34.245-05:00Oh my . . . TREASURES indeed . . . Oh my . . . TREASURES indeed . . . Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-54021765239242527982014-08-08T10:51:43.521-05:002014-08-08T10:51:43.521-05:00This looks really wonderful. I love the lady slipp...This looks really wonderful. I love the lady slippers, and Judy has a thing for pitcher plants. What's the best time of year to go? And I assume there are good places to stay nearby?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-73850628356076574002014-08-08T09:35:54.227-05:002014-08-08T09:35:54.227-05:00It varies by species and location. Dunn's Mars...It varies by species and location. Dunn's Marsh has <i>a lot</i> of sunflowers right now, Greene Prairie does not. I haven't been over to Curtis Prairie in at least a month, so don't know how plants are doing there, but it sits up a bit higher than Greene. There weren't as many golden alexanders this year, or compass and cup plant at Greene. Meanwhile, rattlesnake master is having a banner year -- there are tons of it! Prairie dock seemed to be having a good year, too, but what flowers there are, aren't very tall. There are some gayfeathers, but not as many as last year -- more in the upper prairie than lower half -- and many other species that should be flourishing right now are rare or absent altogether. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-89136334881203812742014-08-08T07:34:00.572-05:002014-08-08T07:34:00.572-05:00Dear Chloris: I'm so sorry about the troubles ...Dear Chloris: I'm so sorry about the troubles leaving a comment, and I appreciate your persistence. I will investigate with Blogger to figure out what could have happened. Yes, The Ridges is a wonderland for plant enthusiasts. It's also fascinating because of its diversity. Thanks, again, for persisting.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-5362524813065985922014-08-08T03:28:30.925-05:002014-08-08T03:28:30.925-05:00I have already tried twice to leave a message but...I have already tried twice to leave a message but they both disappeared into a black hole but I have come back to say how much I love this post about such a beautiful place. How wonderful to find so many gorgeous orchids growing wild and I love the Indian Paint Brushes. chlorishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02037607962980090244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-7207504142934129482014-08-07T20:28:41.449-05:002014-08-07T20:28:41.449-05:00I wish it was closer, Donna. Except I don't wa...I wish it was closer, Donna. Except I don't want to live that far north--I already live too far north. ;-) The winters are brutal (as you know). But it's a fabulous place to visit in the summer! Yes, the bounty of the Lady Slippers surprised me. Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-85474614146438033622014-08-07T15:18:09.871-05:002014-08-07T15:18:09.871-05:00Oh Beth what an incredible place to have closeby.....Oh Beth what an incredible place to have closeby...I can't believe all the plants especially the lady's slippers. And such diversity!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-83355963297186499352014-08-07T14:55:58.502-05:002014-08-07T14:55:58.502-05:00You're welcome, Angie. I learned some new wild...You're welcome, Angie. I learned some new wildflowers while I was there, too--for example, the Gaywings and the Starflowers. Always something new to learn!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-32184707755832621412014-08-07T14:54:26.138-05:002014-08-07T14:54:26.138-05:00Thanks so much for your help identifying the Iris ...Thanks so much for your help identifying the Iris and the mosses! I added a link to The Ridges plant list, and also a link to your blog. I really appreciate it! I've only been there a few times--I didn't realize the beach change. I wonder if there are areas where the beach vegetation wasn't disturbed.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-35140180633035042892014-08-07T14:52:22.442-05:002014-08-07T14:52:22.442-05:00Yes, I was amazed to see so many perfect ones bloo...Yes, I was amazed to see so many perfect ones blooming in one place. The conditions must be just right--and just right at that time and this particular year. Perhaps the conditions will improve next year for Connie. Apparently, they are particular about their growing conditions.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-40304950254887035512014-08-07T14:49:40.204-05:002014-08-07T14:49:40.204-05:00Yes, me too, Tatyana. :) Although, I don't rec...Yes, me too, Tatyana. :) Although, I don't recall seeing so many of them in one place before!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.com