dwarf crested iris

spring bluets

Spring Ephemerals…Hope Springs Eternal

Hope springs eternal is a phrase that has been in my mind this season. It was a tough winter in many ways- for all of us. The hope of spring hikes loomed large, with spring ephemerals representing the abundance and perfection of nature’s resilience, and a sumptuous prelude to summer Read more…

By REBECCA, ago
wildflowers; wild geranium

Weather: Go with the flow in the Southern Appalachians

Day One: HIKING-weather or not? Hike, see spring wildflowers, repeat….again and again, but always a thrill! There are not many weather events- springtime or not- that deter our hikes. However, predicted high winds, heavy snow and lightening are weather conditions that cause re-evaluation of the best laid plans. During the Read more…

By REBECCA, ago