Cedar Trees New

The evergreen cedar tree fights to germinate it’s seed and survive in the forest.

In this photo, little cedar seeds have found their way between the limestone cracks and with a little ground water try to establish themselves.

PS Cedars and rough stonework go together so well in gardens and landscaping!

All Flowers! White Forsythia

Early Spring bloomer along with a good reason to get outside and check the garden.  The White Forsythia Shrub flowers bloom before their leaves come out!  So it’s just flowers!

Named after William Forsyth,  one sees the yellow flowering type of Forsythia more often in gardens.Forsythia plant produces multiple stems branching out from the base. White Forsythia Flowers bloom before the leaves develop!

Pretty white flowers are a nice garden starter welcoming in Spring and it’s warm weather.

The genus is named after Mr. William Forsyth.

PS Many people have the more common Yellow Flowering Forsythia. It is also one of the earliest Spring Shrubs to bloom.

Thinking Wood Bench?

Wood Bench with an amazing view!

If you got a view … “Bench it” .. and enjoy the scenery!

Bench view of Mount Rundle in Canada’s Banff National Park, Alberta. The Cree name was Waskahigan Watchi or house mountain because of it’s large size – Elevation: 2,948 m or 9725 feet high.

PS: More benches are needed in our Nations Parks

When is Maple Sap Collected?

Maple syrup producers collect Maple Tree’s Sap which runs in Early Spring.

In the olden day a farmer would go around the trees and empty buckets of Maple sap.  New technology and needs of efficiency, the Maple Syrup producer uses piping strung between the sugar Maple trees to save time and lower costs.

Maple tree sap is very watery when collected  … after which it is boiled down to thicker liquid with a high sugar content …  thus Maple Syrup!

Daffodil Spring Flowers

Signs of Spring! Daffodils are a perennial bulb returning every year with their beautiful flowers.

Miniature Daffy flowers are a cute addition to ones garden and produce  longer lasting color than the crocus flower.

Did you know that Daffodils are toxic. If swallowed it can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

Good part is squirrels don’t seem to like Daffodils either!

Daffodils in Spring are a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings.

Daffodil in full flower.