Yes... I rather like springtime weeds. Cleavers are insidious but somehow manage to disappear by summer. My pets pick up the seeds and spread the wealth.
In early spring I see henbit which has pretty blooms, nondescript chickweed, scutellaria parva whose blooms are miniscule and the wild Ruellia. Right now, the Carolina jessamine is blooming though the tree tops. Or at least it was yesterday. No doubt the overnite storms have battered the blooms for this spring.
A bit later, I love seeing the blooms from the thistle. I'm not sure which one but the bloom stalk grows tall and the bees are drawn to it. Later in spring the Indian Pink will share blooms on the edge of the woods by the pond.
I find it interesting to notice that some weeds are abundant one season and the next spring they are not to be seen. Either way, I enjoy seeing them as a sign that the winter season is done.
