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Early Spring
It’s early spring and I’m on my way to yoga as the sun shines through the still black and gray woods of the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills. The grass has greened up just a bit. Most of the trees that I’m seeing are not putting out much energy to create their new leaves yet. Even…
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Maples in Bloom
Early March, meteorological spring and things are just beginning to stir. Flowers? Not many, certainly not many of the native sort but a few. The Maples (Acer) in the lower elevations are acknowledging that spring is here. Maple blooms are something that you’ve got to be aware of, or something that you’ve got to look…
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Patiently Waiting for the Snow
Trying to remain calm. I’ve flushed my ice cubes as is my tradition. Wonder if little granddaughter has done the same. Quite likely, we often think alike. Now to distract myself. Focus on months from now when snow is certainly not to be expected. Late April when Red Maple (Acer rubrum) trees are leafing out.…
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Tulip Poplar
The first tree I remember getting to know. Growing right next to our patio. As a little one I’d listen for its “heartbeat” and give it “injections” though now I’m sure it was totally healthy. Back then I had the title of “Tree Doctor” and would take care of it. A Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera).…