We were walking on the Creekside trail last week and saw the Flame azaleas starting to bloom.  There must be thousands of them.  

 

Botanically, Rhododendron calendulaceum, these azaleas are deciduous, and bloom just as the new leaves are coming out.  It really makes the flowers POP!!!

 

The colors range from all shades of yellow to orange-yellow to scarlet.  You can see them on the trail, and in the woods on your travels.  Be sure to look for them;  they'll make you smile.

 

 

HAPPY GARDENING!!!