Bloodroot is queen of the scene in the woods of early April… Virginia Bluebells and Blue Cohosh are doing pretty well too.Trillium is quickly coming to bloom.Trout Lillies are having a ball. The Trout Lillies have managed to occupy a hillside this spring, shown here with Surprise Lillies above. Purples think that ‘occupy a hillside’ idea is the way to be.Of course, Purples think that … Continue reading April 8, 2014 – In The Woods
KABOOM, part 1. Ample moisture in the form of heavy thunderstorms and lingering fog, Encourages the spring wildflowers to continue their emergence from the forest floor. Dutchman’s Breeches struggles past some sticks in one spot while it stands up and stretches in another. Trillium emerge and begin to uncurl on the edge of the yard. Bloodroot is already achieving little blooms. Look carefully and check … Continue reading April 4, 2014
Please, step away from the garden. Don your safety glasses and cover your ears. She’s gonna blow. A little rain, a little warm and KABOOM! At last, we have a rich cycle of plants emerging, blooming and fading, with an emphasis on emerging. We have little bitty spring flowers coming out of their little bitty shells… We have woodland flowers coming out of the forest … Continue reading April 2, 2014
The old dreaded murder of crows… Seriously. That is the proper term for a grouping of crows – “murder of crows” like “gaggle of geese” or ” herd of deer.” The problem is, these probably aren’t crows. Maybe this a bunch of buzzards? I confess, I don’t know. Carrion eaters, they must surely be. Exactly what species of bird they are remains a mystery at … Continue reading April 1, 2014
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