First here's that promised photo of my Spud Hauler. This old CCM Kiddie Trailer salvaged from a neighbours scrap heap provided the frame wheels and hitch. Amazingly the tires still hold air. That and a liberal application of lubricant to the axles was all that was required. Scoots along behind Rover II nice as can be.
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Jack's Spud Hauler: The crop is in> How many trip the haul in the harvest?
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The Warm took a few days off, so I had to unpack the longjohns for another stretch. But the last two days have been beautiful so after planting the garden I headed up Hwy 600.
One of my most vivid childhood memories was picking wild flowers in the spring . Literally arms full of Trilliums, Jack in the Pulpit, Marsh Marigolds, Mayflowers, Violets, and Adder's Tongues. Today as I rode along those memories came flooding back when I spotted a whole whack of Adder's Tongue in the brush along the road. I could barely contain myself as I piled off Rover II, unlimbered the camera and "picked'' you all a bunch.... digitally that is. I no longer slaughter wildflowers. After 60 or 70 years you do learn a few things.
In this area of Northwestern Ontario we do not have Trilliums that grew like clouds under the maple trees of my child hood, but there is still lots to marvel at. The wild plums, saskatoons, high bush cranberry, and crab apples provide splashes of brilliant colours. And the fragrance for the abandoned orchard I coasted by was heavenly. No need to hurry today. Just coast along and enjoy the ride. The rest of the gardening chores can wait til tomorrow
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| A sprinkling of Mayflowers |
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| Marsh Marigolds: we cooked the stems and leaves as spinach greens |
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| A bunch of Violets |
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| Adder's Tongue |
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| More Adder's Tongue. If you are very fortunate a rare red sport is sometimes found |
Next month I'll be looking for Lady Slippers. Both the smaller yellow one and the larger Showy Pink. They are two of our native Orchids. The Rover is the perfect conveyance for cruising along the ditches in search of the these beauties. I'll have my camera battery fully charged
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