Sweet Spring

The blossoms in the forest are bursting forth with bee attracting sweet smells. Although we noticed the native dogwood blooming a couple of weeks ago on the other side of the tunnel, ours has just started to bloom in the forest. Same with the service berry and  wild cherry.

I didn’t realize they were already blooming until the sweet smell wafted toward me as I rode past on the Gator. I’m sure the bees noticed well before I did.

Most of the native trees and bushes in the forest tend to have white or light green blooms while the shorter shrubs and groundcovers lean toward yellows and purples.

Some of the exceptions are surprises with the bursts of color.

The salmonberry (similar to garden raspberry growing on canes and absolutely a delicious treat when the berries get ripe), are a vibrant pink as they begin to form their fruit.

I just can’t help taking a deep breath to enjoy all the sweet smells of the season.