now where did that rabbit go?

Arboretum, Guelph, May 2009

water beads

The Gosling Garden, Guelph, May 2009

the meeting of maggie and mae

Guelph, May 2009

grandpaparazzi

Guelph, May 2009

mystery tree

This unknown little tree\shrub\plant blooming in my backyard.
Guelph, May 2009

pollywogs & tadpoles

3 of 1, 1/4 doz of a'nuther
Arboretum, Guelph 2009

banded wood snail

Banded wood snail on bracket fungus.
Arboretum, May 2009

the Italian Garden at the Arboretum

at the University of Guelph, May 2009

field of dandelions in seed

Guelph, May 2009

do you like butter

I hope you have a summer friend, with rolling laughter through the green, who asks 'do you like butter', who forgets not in the winters 'tween.
Guelph, May 2009

lilac time

Guelph, May 2009

new forest ponies

If you have children who would like to learn to ride, Kim Logue who teaches at Manoravon Farms would be an excellent choice - experienced and fun. And those New Forest ponies are adorable.
Manoravon Farms, Guelph, May 2009

ostrich fern

Little Tract, Wellington County, May 2009

little tract

The Little Tract is 200 acres of mixed forest criss-crossed by dozens of trails for hiking or biking. Nice variety of trees, plants, wildflowers, birds, bees, snakes, bugs and people. It was given to Wellington County in 1946 as a perpetual forest by John Little. Off County Road 34 between 32 and 35.
Wellington County, May 2009

bird in the horse barn

Guelph, May 2009

deep red trillium

Trillium Erectum
Arboretum, Guelph, May 2009

mysterious home

Who made this little home?
Ignatius, May 2009

magnolia you sweet thing

Guelph, May 2009

cute chipmunk cousin

Doesn't it make you feel good to know you are related to this guy. Sure you have to go back a ways but we are all one in the end.
Ignatius, Guelph May 2009

living willow dome

"Living willow dome structures originated with native American sweat–lodge ceremonies in which sauna like environments were created to purify the mind, body and spirit." more here Ignatius, Guelph, May 2009

mystery mounds

The winter version of these is here.
Ignatius, Guelph, May 2009

white trilliums

This is the last week for trilliums at the Arboretum.
Guelph, May 2009

last of the fiddleheads

The Arboretum, Guelph, May 2009

pink trillium

There are thousands of trilliums out now at the Arboretum, as well as trout lilies and jack in the pulpit.
The Arboretum, UofG, Guelph, May 2009

supermarket tabloids

I tend to rush by supermarket tabloids.
Guelph, May 2008

make way for the new library

Ideas galore for new library.
Guelph, May 2008

dublin street faces

Guelph, May 2008

dandelion details

Guelph, May 2009

tulips open on Sunday

Guelph, May 2009

tulips closed on Saturday

Guelph, May 2009

Henry's blooming trees

Many of the trees in my immediate neighbourhood were planted by Henry Kock many years ago. When they bloom I am reminded of his dedication and care. This particular one is coming out now in front of Joan Rentoul's book bindery.
Guelph, May 2009