Miss Redbud won’t admit it, but I think she got jealous of Miss Plum — she’s really blooming her pretty little head off this year. She was also the inspiration this card for J. (Oh yes, a pink tree for a guy!) She and I would like to wish all of you… Don’t ask me […]
Nature
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The view from my kitchen window.
Mmmmm, all that fresh green growth makes me hungry for asparagus and a salad made with fresh spring lettuces. And the wild garlic and onions popping up make me hungry for my famous springtime omelet. Wild garlic and onions are so pretty and delicate. And tasty! How about you, does it make you hungry too? […]
She’s “plum” good: part 3
Welcome to the end of my little tale. Here I tried to share how pretty and peaceful the little plum is in the evenings. I wish you could hear the doves cooing their good-nights, it really adds to the whole feeling. The moral of the story? Good things come to those who wait? Things bloom […]
She’s “plum” good: part 2
In my last post, I introduced you to Miss Plum. I took bunches of photos (198, to be exact), but I didn’t feel like I really captured her spirit. So out I went, and tried again. I really wish someone would invent scratch ‘n’ sniff screens, because she smelled heavenly. Bury your nose: Aaaaaaaahhhh. To […]
She’s “plum” good: part 1
I love our sweet little plum tree. But for many years she didn’t bloom. Not nary a bud. I watered her, and sang to her, gave her compost and mulch. I even threatened to dig her up and turn her into compost, herself. Then one year, finally (finally!) she had a few buds. But this […]
Plum break.
Our little plum tree has been calling to me these past few days. Finally there was a break in the rain and I grabbed my camera and went to see her Yay! Pretty soon she’ll be loaded with fragrant white blossoms, ahhhhh. This has given me tons of crafty ideas — can’t wait to try […]