Flowers

It is easy to walk by the many blossoms that are flooding McIntyre Creek these days, but this blossom caught my attention. Do you know what it is? Yes, it is the common dandelion, the plant we all consider a nasty weed, yet if you let yourself observe the flower, you will see it is truly beautiful. We fight so hard to grow flowers in our gardens, and hate the dandelion, but it really is an amazing plant. You can eat the leaves, it has beautiful flowers, and it doesn't need to be babied, as it grows in even the most difficult soils. So maybe we should slow down and observe some of the beauty nature offers us, which requires nothing from us, but to enjoy.
Photo by Gerry Steers

Flowers Along McIntyre Creek Hiking Trails

Except for the purple crocus (center top), which is the first flower we see in spring, this is a composite of the June flowers currently in bloom along the hiking trails surrounding McIntyre Creek. The Wild Roses should be the next flowers to blossom, and will enhance the hiking experience with their wonderful fragrance. There are carpets of tiny mauve flowers that almost appear as ground cover, growing in and around rocks, and in the clay soil. I don't need to know the names of these flowers to enjoy them on my hikes. Now is a great time to experience the McIntyre Creek trails and enjoy our wilderness City.

Photos by Gerry Steers
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