Barbara Gomes photographed a lovely, abundant group of Leopard Lilies, Lilium pardalinum. on The Sea Ranch.

Another wildflower that reminds me of Mother Nature's fireworks is a wildflower abundant on our property in Anchor Bay - Sugarscoop, Tiarella trifoliata var. unifoliata. It's the shape of this flower's seed capsules that gives it the common name of Sugarscoop.

On the 4th of July, I hope everyone will remember all the wildlife that gets scared of loud fireworks. Our pets get scared of them too. I'm going to celebrate with Rick by taking a walk down our forest path, walking along the tiny white "fireworks" display. Thank you, Mother Nature!