Photo: The first 2010 Grass Widow models are on the display "floor" (i.e. meadow) at Catherine Creek. The design is perfect, and no changes were made over the 2009 models.
"She made it through the winter," said Catherine, "and just look at her now!" (Behind the Bloom, 0204, 2010)
Grass Widow
Photo: Grass Widow overlooking the Columbia River from the Mosier Historical Trail. This bloom is from last year, however all 2010 models are scheduled for the showroom floor any day!
"She has freely given all she has to others." (Widow's Mite, 0123, 2010)
Photo: Mountain Asters on the SS1 route to the summit of South Sister (from Green Lake).
"It's possible to bloom under remarkably harsh conditions," replied Soda-Sam. (Seed Pods, 0125, 2010)
Grass Widows
Photos: Very shy Grass Widows along the west ridge of Catherine Creek.
"We are very good at minding our own business and leading quiet lives." (Bonnets, 0129, 2010)
hulsea nana
Photo: Dennis and I found these golden beauties while circumnavigating Broken Top in the Sisters Wilderness. I don't know their name, but I couldn't resist taking the photo.
"You can learn things from a flower that can never be learned from a professor," explained Faith. (My Favorite Lectures, 0127. 2010)
Herald of Summer
Photo: This wildflower is the beautiful Herald-of-Summer. I found it on my one and only hike to Grassy Knoll last summer.
"I am a forerunner," sang the Herald. "From now on you must seek higher elevations." (Alpine Trails, 0117, 2010)
Mountain Aster
Photo: Mountain Aster blooming in the Goat Rocks.
"You can learn a lot from a flower," explained Old Snowy. "Light makes beautiful things happen!" (How To Bloom, 0109, 2010)
Agoseris
"Wecome to Cispus Basin," Orange George said with a cheer. "Enjoy your visit, but please don't step on the flowers." (Easier Said Than Done, 808; 2009)
Sheep Lake
"All trails have destinations," explained Nannie. "Pick the one that leads you to a place like this." (The Road to Cispus Basin, 805; 2009)
Monkey Flowers
"There are three reasons we look like this," said the Monkey, "snow melt, sunshine and fresh air." (Cause and Effect, 801; 2009)
Mountain Goat wool
"We all leave evidence of where we've been," explained Jumbo. "In the end, there are no secrets." (Animal Trails, 719; 2009)
Cat's Ear
"Your journey?" Replied the Cat with three ears. "Well... you will be taken in the direction of your words." (One Who Listens, 723; 2009)
Pasque
"Today, if you follow Me," replied the Park Ranger, "you will see Paradise." (Crossing Canyons, 716; 2009)
Blue Bells
"I hear beautiful sounds," said Jumbo, "like blue bells on mountain goats." (Summer Concert at Jumbo Peak, 715; 2009)
