Violets Blooming

For about 10 days I have been enjoying wild violet blooms during walks in the woods.
More can be learned about these wild violets at: http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=VIBI

Before Sunrise

Before sunrise, thunder and lightning was again heard on our hill. The rain gage only showed 1/20 of an inch. There were clouds here last night. I didn't get to see the eclipse.

This day started with thunder and lightning. 1.7 inches of rain fell today. It was not at all like the rain we got when this photo was taken. That day only one side of the tree got wet.

First Verbena Blooms Noted

This is the first week this spring I have noted verbena blooming in our woods.

Verbena

In early spring I often fine verbena blooming in the woods. Their blooms are nice, but not as nice as this garden variety.

This was at a friend's.

As a child I knew it as maypop.

Passionflower seems to be the more used common name.

The rest of the story.

My wife found the surprise first. Oh yes, she called to share it with me.