Most of the photos and videos from my walks this spring are self-explanatory. The lady slippers are gone now, but it was exciting to revisit the spot where so many of them grow together.
Yellowwood leaves and blossoms move in the breeze like a magical curtain.
I was really into leaves — ginkgo leaves, oak leaves, tulip tree leaves.
Below, Beauty bush, barberry blossoms — and in the woods, Canadian mayflower and starflower.
Wild iris, horse chestnut, dandelions, dame’s rocket, peonies.
The bees are in love with what my app calls Desert false indigo.
The photo of the wavelike bike rack by indigenous sculptor Peruko Ccopacatty was taken by Suzanne in New Shoreham.
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Loved the photos!!! I love Lady slippers , I would like to get some growing around here in the hills. I tried to find some , so far haven’t found any.
Deb, they have a mind of their own. You could try from seed (maybe White Flower Farm or https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/for-your-garden/buy-native-plants), but I have been told never to transplant any as the soil conditions have to be so perfect that they may die.
Beautiful leaves and flowers. Thanks for sharing these photos.
There is something so upbeat about new leaves, just unfurled!
What a lovely recap of spring!!! The geometry of leaves and flowers is a revelation. And they also make oxygen for us to breathe while capturing solar energy. Truly amazing and beautiful!!!
Indeed. One of my breathing mantras is for my favorite houseplant. We nourish each other: “Oxygen in, CO2 out.”
Yes!!!
Wow! You have such a wide variety of trees and leaves, lovely! 😍
I have an artist cousin, also from the East Coast who specializes is trees and leaves, https://sallyfrank.com. She noticed long before me how amazing they are.
Oh yes, she has a wonderful portfolio! I could immerse myself in all things nature all day long! 🍃
Thank you for checking it out, Tiffany!