Off the Beaten Track: Bluebells Galore

Today, Cody decided to veer off the usual path we follow on our morning walk and head down a small trail that led to the river. Could he have known that just ahead were large patches of Virginia Bluebells--my favorite local wildflower? There were hundreds--maybe even a few thousand--all in peak bloom and looking gorgeous in the morning sunlight.

We came back later in the day with friends Ancho and Sparkle, who graciously posed for photos. (See the slide show for some of these shots.)

Other wildflowers in bloom right now are the delicate pink spring beauty, star chickweed, and various yellow and blue violets. May apples and jack-in-the-pulpit are starting to emerge from the ground too. We're even seeing some dogwood trees starting to bloom, which seems a bit early.

Thanks, Cody, for this great find! Spring is here at last!