The Love Shack

Down by the river at Kiwanis Park, the June bugs are getting busy making babies ...

and they seem to have an audience!

A Field of Poppies

About a month ago, I saw two fields of poppies in full bloom. One was just off Seltice, west of Spokane Street.

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This field was on Mullen between Idaho and Hwy 41.

The bright flowers called my name, so I made a special trip on a breezy day to get up close.

So glad I did.

Wildflowers of Primrose Lane

Ah, the lovely lupine!

There is an entire field of this flower blooming by my husband's office on the east side of town. They're gorgeous as they dance in the Spring breeze.

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Perhaps the street should be renamed.

Wild Phlox

Back at Kiwanis Park ...

Reaching for the light

Beautiful color and form

Arrowleaf Balsamroot

At Kiwanis Park, the forest floor is awash in yellow.

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The arrowleaf balsamroot is in full bloom.

They thrive in the shadows of the big pines, becoming more profuse each Spring

and are the big brothers to the native phlox that live beneath.

Low to the Ground

About four inches off the forest floor, this beauty was hiding in the shadows.

At Kiwanis Park

Floating on a Spring Breeze

At Kiwanis Park