We live in this house because it has an incredible view from the river valley to the high peaks of the Pasayten Wilderness. Besides that, there is no practical reason to live here.
Additionally, their are pretty good small views – wildflowers and birds too. This year, the flowers are all coming fast and furious – early with bountiful foliage and intense colors. Without some late spring rains, in a month from now we will be facing brown, crinkly hillsides. So we enjoy the colors and scents now.
Western Bluebirds are using this nest box
Every year I need to remember the name of this flower.
Cat’s ear lillies. Funny name for a beautiful flower
Groundsel
Groundsel is about the same color as balsamroot and has replaced it on our hillside, keeping the yellow theme for a little while longer
Larkspur adds a bit of blue
I think this is an Erigeron sp. but I could not tell you which one
Bitterroot. A perennial favorite. Lewisia rediviva
This Phacelia is much reduced compared to last year when it grew vigorously and everywhere.
My Everyday Photos 