The red delicious apples are just starting to blush. They have a long way to go before picking season in Oct.
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Young pears soaking up the rays of sun after the rain.
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My wilderness Sunday was an adventure close to home. Pictured above are some of the fruit trees I walk by every day. It's amazing how much they change. I'll post their changes every so often as they mature.
I decided to hike up the backside of Mission Hill Winery. There is a bit of forest on the south side. At the top it is more desert like with low growing plants and cactus. I enter just off Old Boucherier Road. I do not recommend this area for dogs as there are a lot of cactus to be aware of while you are hiking around. I have seen coyotes up there and I often wonder how they deal with it when they make a wrong step. I have had spines from the cactus go right through my running shoe so now I always wear my hiking boots. There were quite a few wild flowers blooming and I had a close encounter with curious deer. Here are a few images from my 2 hour walk about on Sunday.
I decided to hike up the backside of Mission Hill Winery. There is a bit of forest on the south side. At the top it is more desert like with low growing plants and cactus. I enter just off Old Boucherier Road. I do not recommend this area for dogs as there are a lot of cactus to be aware of while you are hiking around. I have seen coyotes up there and I often wonder how they deal with it when they make a wrong step. I have had spines from the cactus go right through my running shoe so now I always wear my hiking boots. There were quite a few wild flowers blooming and I had a close encounter with curious deer. Here are a few images from my 2 hour walk about on Sunday.
Yarrow growing along side my road. It's such a delicate flower. The leaves are also a very good bug repellent if you forget to apply.
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It's prime season for Chicory. The pale blue flowers were everywhere. Each flower only lasts a day but they are plentiful on the stems.
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This short road leads to the top. It changes to a pathway as you get higher. It has a good incline to get the heart rate up.
A closer look at the bluff. It is quite the climb!
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Now here is the other way up to the top. Rock climbers are often seen here practicing their skills. I prefer the other way myself.......
The asters were laying down from the heavy rain the night before. By mid day they will be up right again.
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As I reached the top of the first level the quail announced my arrival.
Saskatoons are everywhere. The deer were enjoying them and so was I!
Prickly Pear Cactus on the ridge. They are everywhere in patches. Watch your step!
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This young buck was not at all shy. He was quite curious. I took several pictures of him and his doe.
Prairie Golden Asters
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