As I walk the trail in Pearson’s Falls, I’m amazed at all I see in bloom. I’m tempted to stop the other visitors and ask, “Did you notice the red seed pod that has pushed up from the Jack-in-the-Pulpit?” They just walked past it and didn’t notice, as it is small and hidden by other foliage.
Walking along the trail and viewing Pearson’s Falls, there is magic bursting from the forest floor that we don’t know to look for unless we’ve had a guided walk. If the guided walk were to occur this week, your guide would identify the location of the Jack-in-the-Pulpit, the Carolina Elephant’s Foot, Jewel Weed, Asters, and the Pink Turtlehead. If they’re not blooming in September for the guided wildflower walk, you can be assured that other plants will be blooming in this special cove along Colt Creek.
You are encouraged to preregister for the guided walks as enrollment is limited. Tuesday, Sept. 11 is the date for the wildflower identification walk that begins at 10:30 a.m.
In October, the Tryon Garden Club will sponsor three other guided walks in which you will learn to identify the trees and shrubs.
Call 828-749-3031 to preregister or to learn more about the guided walks.
– Robbie ter Kuile, Tryon