tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post3766335987818797027..comments2024-01-16T17:40:13.951-05:00Comments on Somewhere in NJ: Spring beautiesLauraHinNJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-11092907187768606012007-04-15T21:57:00.000-05:002007-04-15T21:57:00.000-05:00DKM: Still sending hugs your way.Vicki: I'm only j...DKM: Still sending hugs your way.<BR/><BR/>Vicki: I'm only just learning wildflowers, so anything is possible, but I'm reasonably sure these are spring beauties. I took a few photos that I have no clue about - wildflower ID books are hard to learn to use, even for a plant person like me. I think I might be better off with a photographic guide, though I'm not sure there is such a thing.<BR/><BR/>Jayne: Patience and a few sunny days, yes!<BR/><BR/>Mark: When I first found these a few weeks ago, they seemed pinker - these look very white - and the stamens are white instead of the golden yellow I expect?<BR/><BR/>KGMom: Like any good teacher I'm learning as I go!<BR/><BR/>Liza: I imagine huge fields of wildflowers there. These are just tiny things you have to search for in the woods - fun to find though!<BR/><BR/>Cathy: I'd imagine that brookside trail is flooded today!<BR/><BR/>Monarch: I've been looking in lots of ditches for Coltsfoot (at your suggestion) but still haven't found it. ;-(LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-88277889034086861942007-04-15T21:41:00.000-05:002007-04-15T21:41:00.000-05:00I just love these wildlfowers! I can't wait for o...I just love these wildlfowers! I can't wait for our Spring Beauties to come out here soon in my area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-31614374776547049962007-04-15T19:27:00.000-05:002007-04-15T19:27:00.000-05:00The brookside trail . . . the brookside trail and ...The brookside trail . . . the brookside trail and Spring Beauties at your feet. Sweet patience -Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548755592157386484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-78229499247511444922007-04-15T11:29:00.000-05:002007-04-15T11:29:00.000-05:00The best part of driving most of the length of Cal...The best part of driving most of the length of California was seeing the wildflowers . . . gorgeous!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02776482696203224923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-31660378066383225632007-04-15T08:36:00.000-05:002007-04-15T08:36:00.000-05:00Thanks for teaching me so much about various flowe...Thanks for teaching me so much about various flowers. And on this rainy rainy day, their beauty is most welcome. <BR/>Try to stay dry over the next days. PA is getting soaked right now; hope you are OK in NJ.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-31049247660919141482007-04-15T07:12:00.000-05:002007-04-15T07:12:00.000-05:00I like the subtle color varieties you can find the...I like the subtle color varieties you can find these in. Some more pink/purple lined than others. Maybe it has to do if they are happier where they are growing or not! :-)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324591166838241161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-17133675543217636992007-04-15T06:55:00.000-05:002007-04-15T06:55:00.000-05:00Patience can be a beautiful thing, no? ;c)Patience can be a beautiful thing, no? ;c)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-54106526748399842352007-04-15T03:45:00.000-05:002007-04-15T03:45:00.000-05:00Good Morning(yawn). It's 4 am but the change in ai...Good Morning(yawn). It's 4 am but the change in air peassure and sudden drop in temp. woke me. Here in Florida we sat at a still and muggy 89 all day and just these past minutes the winds are picking up, the temperature is dropping and the cats and I are porch sitting, enjoying the first wave of storm front sweeping west to east. Thus far it feels refreshing.<BR/><BR/>When I first saw this, I thought Hepatica! with warm memories of cool Northern Springs. But, although this looks similar to round lobed hepatica, it's not even the same family. 6 petals versus 5. Purslane versus buttercup. I think all these years I've been looking at two wild flowers as one. Huh. I like Quaker Ladies- good name.<BR/><BR/>You did a great job of handling the dubious Thinking Blogger award- thank you for the new links. I was sizing photos and didn't get back until just now to see.<BR/><BR/>Stay snug with your bunnies during the big weather. It's definitely on the way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-27948690954979377392007-04-15T00:05:00.000-05:002007-04-15T00:05:00.000-05:00Thank you for your kind words and thoughts ~DKMThank you for your kind words and thoughts ~DKMDK & The Fluffieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624245974963258448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-90099048360753205382007-04-14T23:41:00.000-05:002007-04-14T23:41:00.000-05:00Jimmy: That sounds very beautiful!John: I agree! ...Jimmy: That sounds very beautiful!<BR/><BR/>John: I agree! These were easy to find, but I walked past a nice patch of trout lilies a few times before noticing them.<BR/><BR/>Maybe because I'm so used to looking up for birds, it feels strange to be studying the forest floor for flowers!<BR/><BR/>Larry: Their beauty is a bit quieter, but no less pretty, I agree.<BR/><BR/>Carol: Hi! Surely they're worth the wait - so pretty!<BR/><BR/>Mary: Stay safe! Snow - are you kidding? I thought it would be just rain.LauraHinNJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329387562570495570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-655162848809005352007-04-14T22:38:00.000-05:002007-04-14T22:38:00.000-05:00I am drawn to the wildflowers more often, Laura. ...I am drawn to the wildflowers more often, Laura. Nice photo! <BR/><BR/>Our hint of the storm began in earnest around 8pm and now it's gaining momentum... <BR/>An hour north of us will be getting pounded with hail and several inches of snow...incredible.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-69749261706964271272007-04-14T22:13:00.000-05:002007-04-14T22:13:00.000-05:00I love seeing the first Spring Beauties blooming i...I love seeing the first Spring Beauties blooming in the spring. They are a welcome site. I know some people who have wooded lawns where the Spring Beauties grow, and they always wait until these have bloomed before they mow.Carol Michelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796344366326535406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-66663652637951914722007-04-14T22:00:00.000-05:002007-04-14T22:00:00.000-05:00Wildflowers may not always be as showy, but I find...Wildflowers may not always be as showy, but I find them much more interesting.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17955054342034509500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-91475495893729286612007-04-14T21:42:00.000-05:002007-04-14T21:42:00.000-05:00I think the key is to watch carefully for them. I ...I think the key is to watch carefully for them. I find they are easier to spot if I am consciously looking. Plus I tend to find more in the less manicured spots. Spring Beauties are aptly named.John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00163297234733313179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18784445.post-63860951513836871242007-04-14T21:32:00.000-05:002007-04-14T21:32:00.000-05:00They are a very beautiful wildflower...I have them...They are a very beautiful wildflower...I have them growing in my garden. I know places where you can not walk with stepping on them...hundreds of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com