More than a month later. . .

 

Spring Green

This is a busy time of year, but never have I managed my time so badly as to miss over a month of my life! Well, I didn't really miss it. In fact, you could say that I was too engrossed to document anything. That would be a nice way of putting it. 

Conveniently, it has been raining and cool for the past couple of days. My only task was to attempt to control the slugs on the newly germinated basil plants. 

The weather called up a memory of decades ago when we had similar weather for a week in July. In Maine. In a small cabin with only a fireplace for entertainment. Knitting with the daughters ensued, and the memory has become warmer and happier with the years. 

So. Back to the now. 

 

Siberian Bugloss

Spring always begins with the delicate light greening of the trees. I love that period. So full of hope. And, to contradict myself, things begin much sooner closer to the ground. As usual, we had a beautiful outpouring of gifts. Our stay here is new enough that I forget many of the plants that visit in spring, and then leave before the end of summer. Sort of like when you bring out your summer clothes, and find items you had forgotten you had. Or in my case, thought I had thrown away. Yay. Not so foolish after all.

Rhubarb

 The rhubarb gives us not only her lovely bold leaves (which look almost tropical if one doesn't know better), but cakes and a pie. Only one pie, because I eat it every day. Breakfast especially. With sharp cheddar melted on top. Oh my.

The time of year of Really Good Food is upon us.

Anemone

Lungwort

Bleeding hearts

 

The bleeding hearts were especially well placed, thanks to the previous owners. Right in front of the front covered porch. They cover the bottom of the deck, and we can also see them, and the hummingbirds who sip from them, easily from our perch up there.

The woods are bursting with life as well, and we found this lovely in early May. . .in a very obvious place that we failed to notice last year. Once you see one trillium, you start to see them everywhere. Alas, they are short lived here. A week at most, and then we just see the leaves and sigh; realizing that the leaves are busy making next years strong roots and shipping around carbohydrates for next years flowers.

Asparagus, early May

 

 

Speaking of food, it wouldn't do to forget to mention the asparagus. We took 2 medium sized cuttings, and are letting the rest get established for future years. It is the perennial growers job; to ensure the fruits of today as well as the fruits of future years.

 

Copper Beech

 

 

 

And of course no spring is complete without an image of our beloved Copper Beech. She was, as always, spectacular.

The studio is, for the time being, neglected. There is so much to enjoy in the yard. I did make some buttons for a sweater I just knit, and I really do love both. It should be just the thing for cool Maine nights.

Summer sweater with enameled buttons