We have a multi-use trail that goes from outside of town into downtown. The portion of it that’s outside town goes over the river (okay, a creek) and through the woods and has been a wonderful respite from feeling trapped in the house.
Yesterday was a beautiful morning, and the light was fantastic, so I snuck out while the kids were sleeping in. I relished the gift of taking as much time as I wanted in each spot with no unhappiness from the kids at my lack of ability (okay, desire) to tear myself away from a photo op.
Later that evening we rode our bikes down the trail. It was a different kind of fun, enhanced by the morning’s excursion of taking the time to slow down.
Spiderwort seems to be hitting its peak on the trail.Bush honeysuckle is an invasive species, which I found out while identifying this plant. It’s associated with ticks and its berries are basically junk food for wildlife. I guess I can add cutting down the ones I’ve seen on the edge of my property to my list of summer projects.Did I mention the spiderworts are prevalent?I can’t believe the poppies are still blooming! I guess the temperatures have been just right this spring. This one was snugged in the back of the patch under overhanging foliage, but a shaft of sunlight hit it in just the right way to make it seem like it was lit from within.If you look closely, you can just see the pistil inside.Last spiderwort, I promise! (For this post anyway.) What I love about this picture is that the lighting isn’t harsh, and the black background makes the center parts stand out. It’s almost like a sea anemone perched on a flower.Yarrow about to bloom. This flower is not only pretty, but it’s a native perennial. It can spread readily, although I’ve notice in my flower bed that it’s being pushed out by the lemon balm and bee balm. It also has lots of uses as a medicinal herb.
Jamie Lee Photography 