Here are a few.
Northern Snow Bedstraw..yes the early settlers collected this and used it in their beds. You can also roast the seeds and brew it like coffee.
The fragile Harebells amongst the bedstraw. Did you know that Harebells are found all over the world? Me neither.
I sprayed Poison Ivy again yesterday and noticed a number of Monarch Butterflies on these Milkweed.
I made the rounds and had a volunteer driver for part of the day...Jordan,,,he said "I don't think I have my license on me" ...I said "Well I am the closest thing to a cop in this part of the woods...so you are safe." He is a good driver and is getting better at identifying Poison Ivy. He drives and I spray...
Saturday was a catch up day for me...cleaned the bathroom, did laundry, played 52 pickup and put away and did a bit of dusting before I rewarded myself with outside time and the Poison Ivy. FYI the woodticks are still out.
Far Side
I've never heard of those wildflowers, but they're sure pretty and dainty. I have heard of milkweed, of course. And poison ivy. Haha. I say haha because I've had three run-ins in years past with that darn poison ivy. Not fun. Keep spraying. Hope you and Far Guy have a blessed Sunday! ♥
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the wildflowers. Happy to hear you are seeing butterflies.
ReplyDeleteI have seen something like those blue flowers up in northern Michigan along the shores of Lake Superior and on the east coast, and recently on Norway.
ReplyDeleteI do like the Harebells, they are so delicate and 'blue'! I didn't know about the other flowers though. I do know that yesterday while attacking the tall thistles in the meadow I smelled something very sweet and there was a large stand of milkweed growing just downwind! It smelled divine.
ReplyDeleteLovely wildflowers. :)
ReplyDeleteWas he driving the lawn tractor? It made me curious on what you use to spray you r poison ivy. I had never heard or seen any of those wildflowers. Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe side by side, he drives and I spay:)
DeleteI enjoy seeing your flowers...they are so different from ours!
ReplyDeleteYuck, woodticks! I am not a fan. The wildflowers are so delicate and pretty.
ReplyDeleteI tell my birders to watch for ticks. It seems to go right over their heads as if I'd never said anything.
ReplyDeleteHaving a driver is a big help! You can do the spraying in less time.
ReplyDeleteNice wildflowers. Now I know why that plant is called "bedstraw." :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch delicate wildflowers... so easily overlooked if we don't pay attention.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers. I'm sorry you struggle with poison ivy. I detest that stuff. I'm glad you had a driver to help though. Makes the job go much faster.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy