resilience

We've been covered in snow for so long. I am afraid to discover the damage that's been done to the garden. But today the sun is out, and there is a hint of spring in the air. Look what I discovered during my walk-about. The star magnolia almost ready for bloom, stringy witch hazel flowers spreading their heady scent, and the ever cheerful winter aconites. Nature's resilience is encouraging.

garden tidbits

Frayed beauty. Wonder where you have been?

Late summer roses, somewhat ragged too.

Fall crocuses nestled in weeds.

French beans in the garden.

Lamb's ears, oh so soft.

Thriving nasturtiums.

Spider lilies in full bloom, everywhere. Now they brighten my home.

garden tidbits

surprise iris along the kitchen garden fence

these buds...

...turned into these blooms...

the matron of the kitchen garden. she seems so content.

freja, our labrador is helping with the pea harvest

delicious snap peas

swallowtail butterfly feasting on oakleaf hydrangea flowers