little buds, precious spring blooms...

No season brings such joy as Spring...

 Do you concur?

With coffee in hand, first thing in the morning, I stroll the gardens surrounding the house and grounds, searching for LIFE;

and finding it in the most delicate of colors and forms

and the heart shaped leaves of Violets.

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 and lounging near the pond,

 Peepers!

The good earth promises much more to come;

 the softness of the Spring breeze tickles the feathers of all who venture into the garden.

I spent a week re-inventing the Potager Garden off the side porch.

 It is my traditional routine, every year, to enlarge and re-invent this Potagerie.

When first I planted it, the plot covered only about 70 square feet.

Now, it covers about 540 sq. feet,

separated into individual beds with timbers, rock and brick...Hopalong Hollowscaping.

"We" plant a variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, roses and ground-covers in this garden.

I always have a lot of help with cultivating.

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But these little feathered gardeners need constant reminding."Dig AROUND the plants, not INTO the plants!"

There is plenty more to sink into the earth, but we have a lot of time;

for this will continue all season long... I love that. Do you love to dig in the soil ?

 A dozen ladies visited here a few days back, they were purchasing books and art, and they brought me a lovely gift.

Now isn't that exactly what we garden folk love??!

More things to fill in the garden!
 Here's wishing you all  beautiful beginnings this Spring!

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A quick flick.. you can't hear a word I am saying, but that doesn't matter, just feel that breeze....