On the way to a Natural Landscaping symposium sponsored by the Wild Ones chapter in Chattanooga, Tennessee (a delightful event), we (that is, my sometime gardening companion and me) were able to visit one of these places for the first time.
lower Pocket area along boardwalk |
a rich diversity of wildflowers |
Toothwort (Cardamine concatenata) |
I'd never seen Erigenia before. Amazing! Incredibly small flowers lighting up the forest floor.
Erigenia bulbosa (Harbinger of spring) |
Harbinger of spring is an extremely small member of the parsley family (Apiaceae). You'd hardly notice it, walking by, but it was great fun and such a treat to finally see.
The symposium was wonderful -- a treat to participate and attend with over 150 native plant enthusiasts. It's so nice to be able to experience the interest and enthusiasm, and share my own passion for native plants, too!
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