Apr 272011
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experiencing the magic in the moment…
Who am I?
While that question is probably a little difficult to answer in a paragraph (or even in a lifetime), I can tell you that my name is Meredith, and that I love to ponder life's mystery and beauty and joys and then write about them. This blog is all about my interactions with Nature during my walks in the woods, visits to Botanical Gardens, in my own small, organic kitchen garden -- and anywhere else I happen to be when inspiration strikes.
Those white petals, touched with burgundy. What is that? Hickory dogwood azalea – they are all unknown to me?
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Diana, those are dogwood blossoms. Dogwood, Cornus florida, is a small, native understory tree common in the forest here, but threatened by disease now in most of its northern range.
Sorry I didn’t think about the confusion inherent in a wordless Wednesday post like this! The others are a hickory tree (which I featured in the fall, when it turns a spectacular gold), a young Eastern redbud leaf (I did a series on this understory tree last year), and native azalea (I think Rhododendron calendulaceum), in that order.
Beautiful photos, Meredith. The dogwoods looked like someone came along and kissed the tip of each petal.
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Gorgeous! I especially love the view up the hickory tree with its new young leaves.
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Lovely, as always.
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Meredith,
I was about tell you how impressed I was that you still have dogwoods in bloom and then I read that your photos were taken in April.
These are stunning photos. It’s amazing the different shapes and colors that nature provides us. The last picture is my favorite. There’s much in it…the blue skies, the interesting flowers and the white azaleas ? Then again, those red-orange leaves also call to me. Beautiful shots.
Have a great weekend…I hope you get to enjoy your garden:~)
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Great photos on a backdrop of blue sky. Love them!
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Looking up through the dogwood blossoms elicit sweet memories for me. Loved walking in the woods when we lived in Oregon where wild dogwoods thrive. Looking up through the canopy always captured my heart. Lovely photo Meredith.
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Beautiful selection of photos. it’s been so gorgeous out it’s impossibly not to look up – both figuratively and literally!
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It’s spring! I am constantly looking up this season.
By the way, I saw the plant in your header in the stand of pines near my house the other day and was absolutely delighted by it.
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Wow Meredith these are such stunning spring captures! I love the energy and infusion of new life everywhere. It is a most magical time!
Happy spring
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Refreshing, inviting, full of love hope joy magic…love each one and all that viewing them through your eyes allows me to Feel! Happy Spring:)
Blotanical told me it’s your birthday today! Hope you have a fabulous day;-) Gorgeous photos…I love them all, but the 3rd one w/heart-shaped leaf is fabulous, and the last one is amazing.
Dear Meredith, how are you? I know you are on a blogging sabbatical, but I figured I’d see if I can dig up some life over here. If not, I hope all is well, and you are enjoying our best fall ever. -Jess