Me and a basket in a field of Dandelions. It’s weird though, I’m wearing shoes which is so not like me. But, hey, they are red and that counts for something anyway.

And folks, let me tell ya, Dandelions make some super yummy fritters. 

I never, Never, NEVER ever tire of seeing a field of Dandelions. 

I know she’s not a flower but, come on, look at this sweet soul! Mocha JoJo. Hanging out with me once while I was having my morning coffee, she took a sip and the name stuck. Love this gal!

Pineapple weed! ☀️ A petal-less flower when crushed, has the scent of pineapple. As calming as the Chamomile but not related.  A lovely flower that gets a really bad rap from those who consider it a “weed”. I don’t care what anyone says, I love this gal. She is resilient, beautiful and smells like Hawaii. A welcoming scent here in New England.

Luna 💚🌙 💜 Her short life is noticed and honored.

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 Nothing like a rainbow during Pride month. 

Lady slipper being all shy like. 💖 For some reason the Lady slippers in my secret Ladyslipper patch were much paler in color than previous years. I feel as if the fairies were sad and didn’t want to make themselves known this year. It’s no wonder they are sad, because this unique woodland orchid is at-risk.

Bunch berries (Cornus canadensis) aka ground dogwood. 💚 Whenever I come across these babies, I feel like I should see a black bear sleeping among them. It turns out, the bunchberry fruit is a food they love to munch on when they are ripe in summer. I wonder if I subconsciously sensed the bear’s presence.

St. Hildegard’s wort emerging in spring.☀️💛☀️ Let me tell ya, I’m a bit done with plants named after men (and a few other things). This lovely gal deserves Hildegard’s name. 

Well, hello beautiful and unique you. ❤️🤩❤️

Downy Yellow Violet ☀️💛☀️ A beautiful woodland wildflower. Careful not to step on her, she likes to hang out in the middle of the trails.

Amphibian spring migration. 🐸🦎Unfortunately, their age old paths have been covered by roads. We humans can help them get to the vernal pools to breed and lay their eggs by giving them a ride. Migration happens in early spring evenings when it’s 40+ degrees and raining.

Spring beauty 💖

Dutchman’s breeches ☀️

Trillium ❤️❤️❤️ At Risk. Take photos not wildflowers.

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis). Please be gentle with her. She’s At-Risk. I would love to try and make a Bloodroot salve, but folks, it just isn’t worth it. Taking photos and leaving nothing but love and respect.