Visitors 73
Modified 6-Jun-23
Created 6-Jun-23
40 photos
The Giant Trillium have come and gone, and one can hardly tell they were here. Lupine and Douglas Iris flowers, gone. Hound’s Tongue has gone to seed; White Globe Lily follows.
The next wave of wildflowers rules over Sweet Springs Trail. Crimson Columbine still prosper in the shady valley – here is a photo from the archives, little changed today. Sticky Monkeyflower rule the sunny side, attracting ants and spiders. Pink Honeysuckle droop over, all along. Buckeye trees put forth fragrant spikes of male and female flowers.
If you look closely, you can see signs of the next wave of blossoms. Soap Plant shafts, bending over the trail, portend magic. In a week or two, as evening falls, the trail will be lined with white blossoms, each appearing for the one night only. And our rare California Pink appears once again, putting forth buds. A cheeky Spotted Towhee greets us as we begin our walk this late spring morning. Enjoy!
The next wave of wildflowers rules over Sweet Springs Trail. Crimson Columbine still prosper in the shady valley – here is a photo from the archives, little changed today. Sticky Monkeyflower rule the sunny side, attracting ants and spiders. Pink Honeysuckle droop over, all along. Buckeye trees put forth fragrant spikes of male and female flowers.
If you look closely, you can see signs of the next wave of blossoms. Soap Plant shafts, bending over the trail, portend magic. In a week or two, as evening falls, the trail will be lined with white blossoms, each appearing for the one night only. And our rare California Pink appears once again, putting forth buds. A cheeky Spotted Towhee greets us as we begin our walk this late spring morning. Enjoy!
Dan Quinn