Just about the time I'm feeling that winter will never end, the green tops of bundled trillium leaves start pushing their way through the flakes of moist earth, pronouncing in three part harmony from one leaf to the next: Spring is here, spring is here, spring is here! Days are getting longer! Warmth will come! … [Read more...]
Smells Like Spring!
Over a month ago, in the lush valley by our vegetable garden, skunk cabbage, or swamp lantern, (Lysichiton americanum) sprouts began pushing their way through the boggy, sandy, soils they so love. For me, this perennial plant is a harbinger of spring. As it's giant, sun-bright yellow hood opens, a large spike is revealed covered with small … [Read more...]
Salmonberry
This is one of my family's favorite berries in spring. … [Read more...]
