First Signs of Spring Here

Around mid-January I discovered small violets growing throughout the lawn and the property.  Also, much to my delight, there was a batch of “wild” irises growing under our fig tree in the orchard.  I’ll share a couple of photos here.

Make sure you take a look at the earlier journal entry, which includes links for following the progress of spring in your area, and other places as well.

This particular violet was growing beside an old stump.

Violets

Near the fig tree this clump of wild irises were found.  Very enjoyable!

Irises by the Fig

Moving in to smell the iris scent.

Iris up Close

I haven’t yet attempted to identify this fascinating wildflower yet.  It materialized underneath our clotheslines recently.  See if you know what it is.  It has no fragrance to speak of, but it is a magnet for small, delicate gnat-like flies.

What is this Delicate Beauty?

The fungi have held quite a show this year and are in glorious conference, in great numbers, all around the property.  Here are some puff-balls I found along the road that encircles our land.

Puff Balls

These delicate lovely pale yellow mushrooms were found in our garden spot, also in mid-January.  No idea what they are, but they really are pretty.

Pale Yellow Mushrooms in the Garden

All around the property I’ve been finding these tiny white, downy feathers.  This one was found beside this mushroom, and I took the liberty of show-casing it by placing it upon the surface of the fungus.

Downy Feather on Mushroom

And finally, for now anyway, take a look at this mushroom coming from a tree stump.  What is the hidden message in the mystical symbols etched at its center?

Mystic Faerie Writing?