Walk in the woods...

About once a month my husband and I take a walk around our property.  We are lucky enough to have 20 acres of forest.  I thought today I would take you on our walk.  The teacher in me is not going to identify the plants for you.  You need to do your homework or ask for help.  Put on your boots, it isn't an easy trip.  Of course I'm the looky loo my husband has to wait for.  I'm wandering around getting close ups of all the flowers and looking for wild strawberries.

 I call these my tiny dancers.  They are so delicate and beautiful.

Ok, this one is called mule's ear.

 What is this you ask?  It is sweet grass.  I highly recommend you plant some if you have a pond or bog.  It likes to keep its feet wet.   I started it last year thanks to my sister.  I grew enough to braid.  The Native Americans make braids and use them for smudges.  I put my braid on the window sill of our bedroom and when the wind blows the smell is so soothing.  I can't say enough how much I love this plant or how good it smells. 

 Our little pond.  Actually it is about 14 feet deep.  Next year, a windmill aerator and picnic table.  Oh don't forget the fish.  My dream is to go fishing here someday.

 Why did I take a photos of this dumpy old tree?  It is a wild apple tree!  It has seen better days.  We are trying to trim it slowly back into shape.  It bloomed like crazy this year.  I think it is good luck to have a wild apple tree on your property.

My husband built this beautiful gate.  He hand dug the holes for those two big posts.  I watched:)                                                                                                          I added a photo of the back of our cabin.  Yes, Mom and Dad the upstairs balcony still doesn't have a rail.  I promise I won't fall off.  Someday we will get the railing up.  I like that our cabin seems so small and cozy from the front and the back shows it's actual size.  Thanks for coming on the tour.  Hope you had fun.