Watercress and other plants get an early start along this flowing spring. The temperature moderating effect of the water enables these plants to grow earlier in the spring and longer into the fall than surrounding plants. Watercress makes for excellent salads.
Walking on the wild side
One good thing about taking a walk in the woods is that if you are looking for one particular thing, whether it is wildlife, waterfalls, etc., you are likely to see something entirely different but equally interesting. During the spring, lots of events are occurring in the air, on the ground and in the water. Here are some images from a mile worth of trail in Sullivan County during 31 March.
Once again, I have missed the opening day of trout season. Shed no tears for me, as I was quite happy to be enjoying the balmy breezes of Texas. As a young man, fly fishing on the opening day of trout season was an opportunity not to be missed. Now, I have to wonder whatever possessed me to endure such a masochistic ritual.
