The Secret Life of Plants

The Secret Life of Plants

Today I asked the boys to move a couple of woodpiles from one 

place to another. During the explaining I noticed a few ferns poking 

up next to the outdoor spigot.

In the evening, while the rice for dinner was cooking and the sun 

began to set, I grabbed my camera and went outside to take photos 

of the blossoms on our apple tree, which is now in full flower.

Thinking of the ferns for a moment, I glanced at them and was 

disappointed to see they were already in the shade. I got down 

on my stomach and took a couple of shots anyway, then moved 

over to the apple tree before the rest of the light faded.

I had no idea at the time what those ferns were really up to.

~ Hal