High Winds and Rain

4/26/2011

High winds and rain seem to be in store for us today. We had everything from sun, rain, hail, wind, and more sun yesterday. The high was 61. I think it is time to put on the rain boots for the day and accept the fact that we are stuck with it. I thought I would share some wildflower shots from the Bullhead trail. They are in full bloom about a mile and half from the lodge.

Jacque J

4/26/2011 01:13:43 am

Beautiful! Love to be there! We have a trip planed at the end of August to spend a night on top and we cant wait! Wonder what kind of flowers will be in bloom at that time? Have a great day!

Cindy

4/26/2011 01:27:57 am

I was wondering what that beautiful yellow flower is????

Juanita

4/26/2011 01:44:56 am

The yellow flower is a Trout Lilly (Erythronium americanum), also known as the Dogtooth Violet. And the beautiful small white flowers are some kind of Anemone, most likely Wood Anemone (Anemone quinquefolia).

Becky

4/26/2011 01:55:13 am

Juanita you never cease to amaze me! How do you know so much?

Juanita

4/26/2011 02:20:36 am

Aw for Pete's sake, that aint nothing. I've been a master gardner for more than 35 years. You should see my gardens here in Asheville and in Coral Gables. I'm really proud of them. I've been blessed with a very green thumb. I've even grown some plants in the past that I could get in trouble for, if you know what I mean! LOL!

Woody

4/26/2011 03:39:08 am

Glorious spring beauties. Thanks for the photos.

tony

4/26/2011 04:16:09 am

Check out elkspringresort.com they have a live streaming cam of Mt. LeConte. I can't wait till my next hike to the top. Love this site and follow it everyday. Keep up the great work and have a great day!

tony

4/26/2011 04:19:52 am

elkspringsresort.com .......sorry

Derick L

4/26/2011 04:43:08 am

Whoa Juanita! I'd have never guessed it of you... Ha Ha!

Robin

4/26/2011 06:00:58 am

Juanita I bet your gardens are beautiful. What kinds of plants, shrubs and flowers do you cultivate?

Juanita

4/26/2011 06:56:45 am

Oh Geez. There's too much to tell here. But in Asheville I try to stick with native plants: Rhododendron catawbiense, Vaccinium blueberries, native azalea and mountain laurel, dwarf iris, and you should see my Trillium right now- they are beautiful and in full bloom. In Coral Gables I certainly have to maintain a tropical garden. It's much different but every bit as fun to work and watch. You're very kind to ask.

Juanita

4/26/2011 07:05:42 am

Maybe Allyson needs a staff gerdener for next season! LOL! That would be a hoot.

Gary

4/26/2011 11:36:59 am

My large group stayed there last night and it was great as usual! The leader of our group is retired Judge Eddie Beckner. He has made the LeConte trip for many years. This was my 4th trip and I plan to come for many more years. PS..The staff was great as always. Cya next year.

Kara

4/26/2011 02:09:36 pm

Our group hiked up Trillium on Friday and down Bullhead on Saturday. What a beautiful trail with all the wildflowers in full bloom! But man, not a trail for bad knees! Yikes!

Cindy

4/27/2011 12:57:30 am

Juanita,

Thanks for the info on the yellow flower! It is absolutely beautiful. I will have to agree that you are amazing:) I tend to have a black thumb and can't keep anything alive:( Hope you have a great day and again, thanks for the info!!

Devin

4/27/2011 12:57:38 am

The flowers are beautiful. I would love to be up there right now but unfortunately our vacation time fell 5 weeks too early and the mountain was still covered with patches of ice and snow and mostly bare (though that was something we hadn't experienced in person yet either!). One day we'll get up there to see everything in full bloom!

4/27/2011 01:51:40 am

Thanks for the beautiful pics again Allyson!!

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