Sharing spring traditions with next generation

Spring at last.

The county has erupted in beauty. The forest floor is covered with trillium, dutchman’s britches, lady slippers, trout lilies and … mushrooms. You could almost hear the pop of blossoms while traveling through the countryside.

Last week, I prepared my granddaughter, Michelle, for the arrival of “popcorn” on trees in the orchard. I don’t know if she was listening to me when I pointed them out. Nor do I know if anything I say sticks with her.