I managed a trip downtown the other day. It was actually a trip to the dentist, but I got to the library too, although that was only for drop-off and pick-up. I find everyone who I encounter very helpful. The librarian took the returning books out of the pack on the back of my wheelchair and put in the new ones. The dental technician held the door open. But as I neared home I realized I hadn't taken a single picture at all.
So I stopped along the hill when I noticed this wild apple tree in bloom and snapped a picture for you.
Right beside it was this sign stuck in the ground. There seems to be a rash of pet owners dropping their little plastic bags of dog poop wherever they find an uncared for spot like this ditch, something that I just can't fathom!
Closer to home I did enjoy the second flush of Dandelions in bloom.
What I noticed was that when dandelion flowers go to seed the stems of those flowers shoot right up to hold the seed head above the surrounding vegetation, not uncommonly as high as 16" Have you ever noticed that? Maybe our dandelions are just weird!
Hi from a fellow blogger who has been remiss at visiting other blogs for a while. That's an interesting observation about the dandelion puffs being taller than the blooming flowers and something I never noticed before. On a recent visit to Stowe, VT, we walked along a trail with so many really tall dandelions and I wonder how high the seed heads will get there, but we won't return to check it out this year.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if that dandelion phenomenon holds true in my area. I'll keep my eyes peeled and see what I learn. Lovely pictures! I am not a real fan of buttercups as they like to infest my vegetable garden. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe apple blossoms are lovely.
ReplyDeleteThe buttercups are fun to see. Dandelions aim to survive no matter what.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a child, we picked the dandelion heads and blew, counting, " 1 o'clock, 2 o'clock and so on " I loved to see the white fluff blow away not realising that on the farm they would seed down and grow more. Interesting that they grow taller, maybe a built in survival method.
ReplyDeleteNice to hear that people are helpful! :)
ReplyDeleteI always think a lawn looks so pretty with the polk-a-dots of the yellow dandelions sprinkled around.
The dandelions will be turning into seed heads here soon too.
ReplyDeleteIt is beyond me why someone picks up after a dog then drops the bag. It is disgusting!
Yuck! I have to deal with goose poop on my walks; it can get downright slippery in places but luckily I haven't noticed anyone leaving their dog poop bags.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't noticed that about dandelions - I'll definitely watch out for it now.
Well, now that you mentioned it, the dandelion seed pods are definitely higher than the flower. I'm guessing they do that to catch the wind to spread their seeds.
ReplyDeleteI have noticed those tall mature dandelion stalks in my lawn recently. Also that goldfinches are enjoying those seeds!
ReplyDeleteGood noticing about the dandelions in the seed stage. I am so unobservant that I have never noticed.
ReplyDeletewe have the same problem here, in the neighborhood and on our bike path. either people don't clean up after their dog, or they do and then drop the bag elsewhere. some people throw them as we often see them hanging from trees!! i don't get it, if you are a dog owner, how about being responsible.
ReplyDeleteon the dandelions, i never noticed!!
I have not thought about this, although I have noticed. You are right!
ReplyDeleteWhen we were out and about yesterday, we noticed the water lilies were starting to bloom on a small landlocked lake. I always thought the water had to reach a certain temperature for that to happen. That brief hot spell we had must have really warmed things up.
ReplyDeleteI shall be out there tomorrow with my tape measure checking on the dandelions! Glad to hear that you live in an enlightened community who can hold doors open for you (even if they don't clear up after their dogs).
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