The Season of Grass

     August has arrived.  Our cold, damp spring has turned into nice summer weather, finally.

     As I venture into the woods today I am taking a trail I haven't traveled in over two years.  I enjoy this trail, but today it is so different because nature changes.  Reacquainting myself with an old friend as I wander will make for a pleasant morning.

     Walking through various habitats, I am reminded that we have entered what I refer to as the season of grass.  The many species of grass are flowering and forming their seeds.  I don't know their names yet.  I will strive to learn them so I can call out their names when I pass by them.  Foxglove is blooming.  Our native blackberry plants will soon offer up ripe berries.  A small, but tasty treat while hiking.
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     If I blink this month will be gone.  Fall is fast approaching.  I need to make more time to appreciated this month.  I hope you are finding time to get outside to breathe in the fragrance of August.