Wildflower: Redstem Filaree 2022-05-08 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. Redstem Filaree, also known as Stork's Bill because of the shape of it's seed pods, is another of those plants about which many disagree. It's considered an invasive species by some, and also excellent forage for cattle and wildlife by others. This hardy member of the geranium family has been named "herb of the month" for potentially useful astringent properties by a writer for the Taos News. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Birds of Kentucky: Palm Warbler 2022-05-07 - Central Kentucky - Photo by Pen. Although the Palm Warbler got its name because of a specimen found in the Caribbean, it's actually one of the northernmost breeding of all warblers. They summer in Canada, but pass through Kentucky each spring and fall. Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Enjoyed Sheryl, Willie and Chris in concert, finally 2022-05-07 - Lexington, KY - Photo by Al Owens. Travel writer Big Al Owens writes, "Before the Pandemic, I bought a couple of tickets to see Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and Chris Stapleton in concert. Then the deadly COVID-19 Virus struck and it was postponed twice. Finally this year I was able to travel to Lexington at Kroger Field to see the show." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: Locust Winter 2 of 2 2022-05-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Billy Joe writes, "During most years, Kentucky's cool spells are perfectly correlated with the mass flowering of three native pioneer species of hardwood trees; Redbud first, Dogwood second and thirdly, Black Locust. The beauty, fragrance and importance of the Black locust bloom are all three under-appreciated. The beauty in my opinion is unmatched outside the tropics, the fragrance at its zenith will melt the hardest heart and the nectar produces a very desirable, fruity and fragrant honey." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Kentucky Color: Locust Winter 1 of 2 2022-05-07 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Billy Joe Fudge. Billy Joe writes, "This Derby Day weekend's cool, Winter-like weather is right in the middle of the Great Wooded South's Black locust bloom." Read More... | Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Farmers Market on the Square Saturdays, 8-1 2022-05-07 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com. It's Saturday morning in Columbia and time for the Farmers Market on the Square. The weather says we'll have a chance of drizzle up in the morning, so, as Cher says in a favorite movie, Moonstruck, "You got your hat? Wear your hat." Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

Ad: Premium beef, pork and lamb at the Market Saturday 2022-05-06 - Downtown Columbia, KY - Photo by Brandy Held, Laurel Ridge Farms. Laurel Ridge Farms will be set up Saturday at Farmers Market on the Square with all their premium beef, pork, and lamb products from 8am-1pmCT. Come by or contact us at (270) 459-1384. We would like to wish all the Mom's and Grandma's a very Happy Mother's Day! - BH Comments? | Click here to share, print, or bookmark this photo.

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