Category: <span>Nature</span>

This week I’m sharing with you some photos of spring beginning to unfold here in the Carolinas. I had my second covid shot and have been out of commission, so I didn’t get any where near the computer. ...Continue Reading

Each time I walk through the woods and fields, I am struck by how specific God’s design is for every plant and animal. His plan is especially noticeable as we see the weather begin to alter our surroundings from winter’s bleakness to the refreshment of spring. Later, we’ll watch the explosion of ...Continue Reading

One of the most curious and often unique aspects of wildflower identification is the way they are named and classified. Granted, everyday hikers like myself do not usually use scientific terms. But I find great delight, if not humor, in the names of some of our plants. I was musing about this ...Continue Reading

Rain Shine Rain Spring! Tradition has it that April showers bring May flowers. In North Carolina, March showers bring April flowers. It seems like every time we have a rainy day, the next day when I walk in the woods, more leaves have sprouted, more mayapples have unfolded, and more trees are ...Continue Reading

Spring is finally unfolding in North Carolina. Those of you who live in the north can enjoy it in your armchair for now. Little platforms of green are popping up in the marsh someday to sport cardinal flowers. The jewelweed is up and the fluffy groundcover which blankets the forest is starting to ...Continue Reading