Each day brings new blossoms. They are so pretty and we love to see them! However, we worry about what is ahead for them; light frost or heavy freeze? Last year, all of our fruit trees bloomed, and the blossoms and new fruit were destroyed by freezes. How we would love to have fruit this year! The apricot is in full glory. The wild plum and cherries are thinking hard about opening up. Even the Japanese cherry trees (sakura) are ready to flower. Yesterday I noticed a peony sending up its spring debut leaves. There's not much one can do about it, except to enjoy the fleeting pleasure of each new splash of color! I'm happy to say that snow peas and sweet peas are in the ground! There are still some cool mornings - when a pup like Fred needs a sweater. And notice too, please, that Sophie is sporting a new sweater! By now, she has arrived at Piper's house, after getting a few repairs....and her new sweater. I am sure she missed you while she was here with us, Piper, and is happy to be home. :)
Oh, and happy Girl's Day! It is Hina Matsuri in Japan! WE LOVE OUR GIRLS!!
All of our labors are now paying off in a sweet and colorful way. In spite of the famous spring winds, the flowers are having their moments in the sun! It really is a beautiful spring. (You just have to hang on to your hat!) UP are snap peas, sweet peas, leeks and onions. Oh, and the garlic is doing well too. Next - we turn our attention to the Herb Garden. It sits in a chilly spot and is a little slower coming around. And about the fruit trees? Well, the sweet cherry got nipped last week, but looks like about 25% or so of the blooms are new since then. We should get some, anyway. The pie cherries and plums seem ok. Our Garden Dog LOVES being in the gardens! (He especially loves the steer manure.) Garden on!
