This spring, Jeffrey Woods is once again bursting with the fleeting beauty of wildflowers and "all things blooming."
And what's more, each emerging bud, leaf and blossom has its very own personality and special spring tonic for the winter soul.
"When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment.” ... Georgia O'Keeffe
And what's more, each emerging bud, leaf and blossom has its very own personality and special spring tonic for the winter soul.
"When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment.” ... Georgia O'Keeffe
Every year, the pristine beauty of "all things blooming" not only kicks off allergy season, but also makes woodland magic and wonder come alive. The birth of new flowers on old rootstocks casts an alluring spell within the forest.
"Just living is not enough," said the butterfly." One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."
... Hans Christian Andersen
"Just living is not enough," said the butterfly." One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."
... Hans Christian Andersen
After a dreary winter of unimaginable cold and lifeless scenery, blooms of all colors, shapes and fragrances paint the forest interior with beauty and the hope for new beginnings.
"The Amen of nature is always a flower."
... Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
"The Amen of nature is always a flower."
... Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
Though neither words nor pictures can fully describe the beautiful blossoms at Jeffrey Woods & Park, please enjoy the following slideshow featuring some of Jeffrey's enchanting spring, summer & fall blooms.
While the lifespan of flowers is brief, their memory is lasting. Visit soon.
While the lifespan of flowers is brief, their memory is lasting. Visit soon.
Flowers rejoice when night is done,
Lift their heads to greet the sun;
Sweetest looks and odours raise,
In a silent hymn of praise."
... Henry Van Dyke