Wildflowers
"Too numerous to count" aptly describes these tiny wildflowers observed recently on Elk Mountain. They seem to be everywhere, infusing...
Hill Dog Writes
The Hill Dog Writes is a collection of writings by The Hill Dog.
Spring Yard Sky
Well, here we go again. As much as one tries to savor and make last Summer here on The Hill,...
Lilacs
These lilac blooms have already weathered snow, sleet, and an electrical storm with wind strong enough to break a branch...
Apple Tree
Monday, it was Winter with cold and hail pelting the flora; snowflakes and apple blossoms swirling in the wind together...
Violets
Once again, a walk in the woods reveals one's path carpeted by colonies of Trout Lilies and Violets. www.wildflower.org reports...
Apples To Be
Will there be enough sun? Enough rain? Will there be another frost? Will the bees visit? Even though answers to...
Daffodils
Finally - color in the yard! Daffodils have burst out seemingly everywhere, abundant buds, near and far, tinge branch tips...
Spring Storm
A seventy-plus degree day earlier this week awakened Spring. The grass is showing true green, buds are prominent on the...
South Knob
Just ninety feet lower than the North Knob, the South Knob of Elk Mountain witnesses the change in seasons quietly....
Mud Season
Some Springs start early or on time; birds chirping, warm mornings, Snow Drops looking happy as they raise their heads...