Hidden Treasure!
Spotting Spring Ephemerals in Suburbia
This week I found some hidden treasure—and I want to share it with you!
Just a quick reminder though—the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage will be here before you know it, but there’s still room to sign up if you’re interested. Just click here to find out more.
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Plus—anyone who becomes an annual subscriber this month will be placed in a drawing to win pilgrimage merch. I’ll also take a portion of your subscription to donate to the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage nonprofit organization! (That’s in addition to the portion I already donate to United Plant Savers.) So just know that your subscription dollars will go twice as far in donations in April!
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Ok, now on with the treasure hunt…
Intro
What are Spring Ephemerals?
Spring ephemerals are regarded as the lace glove of the flora world. They come and go as swiftly as spring rain, often so diminutive you can walk by without even noticing them.
| Mirrors of the EarthDelicate and scarce, their exquisite gentleness can sometimes be mistaken for daintiness, but in the heart of the forest’s own mythology, the story of spring ephemeral is a far cry from fragility. As some of the very first flowers to bloom in spring, they are emblems of root-deep courage and true bravery.
| Mirrors of the EarthNow that you know what spring ephemerals are and why they’re so special, let’s have a look at what I found…