Tag Archives: Grasses

Wintergreen Falls – October 30, 2026

Another beautiful fall day for our last field trip for 2026. Warmer than last week but still very pleasant for the hike back to the trailhead! We got a bit split up on our way to the falls. Next time … Continue reading →

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Fawn Lake Loop, DuPont State Recreational Forest – August 7, 2026

Despite the power company applying loads of herbicide and the park maintenance workers mowing the roadside edges, we still managed to find most of our favorite plants – albeit in different locations AND we escaped the usual afternoon thunderstorm! Information … Continue reading →

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Wintergreen Falls – June 12, 2026

Last year we didn’t make it to the waterfall. We didn’t even get halfway before it started pouring with rain! This year we made it all the way. Scorching hot day, but loads to see. Perfect timing to see Milkweed … Continue reading →

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The South Carolina Botanical Garden

The South Carolina Botanical Garden in Clemson, SC is currently open 7 am to sunset with only the trails open. This is a large garden at 295 acres with many habitats. Allow a day to visit remembering that many visits … Continue reading →

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Colorado Wildflowers – July 2018

My son and his family invited me to tag along while they spent a week at Beaver Creek, Colorado. I think they had in mind to do away with me as we rode ATV ‘s in the back country and … Continue reading →

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