Good Morning Everyone!

Well I can confirm that the rains have definetly paid off as far as the wild flowers go here in Sedona.  I was hiking on Chimney Rock trail and saw a variety of beautiful wild flowers that sadly last a short time.  I saw a small cactus tucked away under a dead Juniper log that had an awesome purple/pink flower growing on it.  There are Indian Paintbrush scattered about.  There are flowers that look like daisies, some tall pink flowers, and little flowers I call buttercups, although that is not what they are!  I will have to invest in a wild flower book so I can report what I am seeing, but I can say it was a hike filled with beautiful unexpected treasures!  I am sure many other trails in the Red Rocks are filled with similar beauty this time of year.

It is amazing to me what the desert has to offer in the spring given the right conditions.  In a climate where there is very little water, the earth still has the capacity to grow wonderful and intersting plants for humans to enjoy.  These plants are precious and I am grateful that I have an opportunity to go out to explore and enjoy them during their short time of bloom.  It’s spring!  It’s beautiful outside…go ahead, take some time to smell the flowers!!

Lori

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