Tag: springtime

The Beautiful Blue Borest Of Belgium Will Soon Be In Full bloom - You'll want to add this to your bucket list! As spring emerges in most forests, the landscape goes green with new life. But in Hallerbos, just south of Brussels, Belgium, springtime brings a sea of blue to the forest floor. Bluebells blanket this ancient forest for a brief window of just a few weeks every year, usually starting in mid-April. As the prolific little bluebells take over, visitors come in droves to see the spectacle. (Perhaps they’re all just following doctor’s orders to spend more time in nature.) Bluebells, also known as wild hyacinth, don’t grow just anywhere. They thrive in old-growth forests, and spotting them is often a sign that the forest is ancient, even if the trees themselves are not. Menta...