I am hosting THE 28th EDITION of the
LADIES OF HIVE COMMUNITY CONTEST this week and the first of the two topics that the contest gives you a choice to blog about is:
1️⃣ In these times of restricted movement for so many people, how are you ensuring you get out and appreciate nature?
The contest is open to everyone, not just ladies.
You can see the rules HERE
The 2nd question this week is
2️⃣ What are your favorite ways to be creative?
Because it is Springtime here, I am definitely getting out and appreciating nature! All the shades of green are a feast for the eyes after the black and white and brown months of winter. Because all the neighbors are a distance away and my back deck and yard are quite private, I can enjoy the seclusion that being out in nature just outside my door gives me.
The Mayapples that are all along edges of my yard are a springtime favorite and each year when they come up I am reminded of how much they look like umbrellas that are meant to shelter the fairies of the woods.
Another thing that I love about warmer weather is being able to sleep with the windows cracked open enough to hear the water bubbling along in the creek that flows along just under my bedroom window.
The creek is filled with watercress that would make a delicious salad if I could ever figure out how to remove all the crunchy little snails that have adhered themselves to the leaves and stems.
Skunk cabbage is one of the first plants to emerge in the spring, often while the ground is covered with snow. Skunk cabbage gets its name from the fact that, when the leaves are crushed it gives off a smell of skunk. The smell is repulsive to humans, but pollinators seem to really love it.
And in between all the green there are lovely bursts of color.
Red Bud
Virginia bluebell
white Trout lily
daffodils
Do join in and tell us how you are able to enjoy your own bit of nature! I will be looking forward to reading your post.
LADIES OF HIVE CONTEST
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