As much as I loved spring, with its vibrant flowers and fragrances, the beginning of summer is great for flowering weeds, not so great for long walks. We’re talking about major sweating here- and the temps are still moderate for this time of year. I guess 6-foot distancing is best since I look like I have a dripping fever.
The weed below is a Carolina horse nettle. My dearest teaching widower would be proud that I didn’t touch it!


Magnolia trees are not weeds, but since I DO grab sniff all the lowest blossoms, I must include this gorgeous one. The flowers of this ancient plant do not have true petals. In fact, this early flowering giant has been around for 36+ million years! I guess the above blossom may be a fossil in the making. I do love to see the stamen, lying there like candy matchsticks. Truly delish!
What an unusual blossom!? Me and my bloke have mild hayfever and we’ve been getting some looks sneezing in public (with our masks on of course) 😳 Good to hear you’ve been getting out for some fresh air hon and I hope you get a nice breeze next time xx
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I have been sneezing outdoors and worrying that I look sick!
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