One thing I like about our meadow, is the abundance of wild flowers that can be found in the spring through fall months. Each season brings something new, and some years the bloom is better than others. It all comes down to the weather.

   I have a seriously major project in that I need to get a bunch of flowers identified, including some on these pages. I keep thinking one of these years I'll collect samples, and take pictures of as many that I possibly can, keep a log, and try to get some ballpark idea of how many kinds there are around here. Many of the wildflowers can be used for medicinal purposes, but unless you really know what you're doing, don't even think of trying it.

   Gadzooks, I can remember when I was a kid I'd be runnin all over this hilltop, traipsin through the fields and pastures, and doing it barefoot. My feet are not that tough anymore! Not only do we have a lot of flowers, but dadgum it's rocky around here too. And then you've got stuff like cactus!

   So ok, I'm gonna share some of the flower pictures I have, and will identify those that I know. If I could only remember what I've learned and forgot, that would help! I have got to invest in some more field guides, and not just for flowers! Now I said "some" of the pictures, cause I do have a lot of them! And it's going to be hard to choose which ones to use!

   Ahhh... something you might not know...heh....there's a lot you can do with those Prickley Pear cactus if you're brave enough to do some harvesting. I have confidence in you! You can do it!