Yes, you're going to have to listen to me go on about spring again. Really, when it's happening, there isn't much else to talk about, is there? It happens so quickly - arriving quickly, living such a short life, and then disappearing into the full sunlight of summer. So. This day started with sushi rolls, kid-style (I think they did a pretty good job on the rolling, don't you?)
Then Out. Our mission was to find a place to plants some ramps Dan bought, roots and all, at market this week. Though we don't have a good place for them at home, we are hopeful that they might thrive on our friends' land...
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| Ramps! |
While looking for a good spot for the ramps (near beech, birch, or poplar, and in a spot that is somewhat wet), we discovered that the ramps she planted last year were GROWING!!!!! Beyond exciting. Now we knew exactly where to plant the new ramps!
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| violets |
This was the second hike I've taken this week with a cat. I love hiking with a cat. Makes me feel all wise-woman-witchy.
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| Cutleaf toothwort |
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| Hepatica! |
And here is the view from the bottom, back up towards the rocks. There were flowers everywhere we stepped - we were choosing between stepping on cutleaf toothwort, troutlily leaves, and trillium!
We did not step on the trillium.
Is there any better place for children to explore than a creek?
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| Salamander |
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| Dutchman's Britches |
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| Hepatica with leaves |
And in case you are finding me somewhat nerdy (what? you hadn't picked up on the nature-geek nature of this blog already??), rest assured that I share this trait with my good friends here. I am in excellent company.
6 comments:
Nature Nerds Unite!! :)
I'm right there with you, honey. I mean, I wish I were literally there with you, but I definitely am in spirit.
xo,
s
It will be quite a while before there are any wildflowers around here, but until then we'll make do with yours!
And I'm not sick of spring yet. :)
Beautiful spring flowers! Do you eat the leaves of the ramps, the bulb, or both? I know they are onion-y, but haven't eaten them and don't know if they grow in the NW.
kerry, i remember eating the leaves last year, but we bought them with bulbs (very tiny bulbs) at market and i found recipes calling for both. the bulbs add quite a bit of spice!! i made pesto last night...mmmmm...they are also known as wild leeks, but in my opinion, have a lot more flavor! i'd never heard of them before appalachia...
Well if nerd means "An intelligent, single-minded expert" then having that claim is a blessing:)Loved seeing all the beauty of nature in your photos, esp the salamanders.i do not think we get them here!
What a magical place to explore!
We're nature nerds, too. Nerdy is the new cool!
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