Early spring cuttings

As promised, I’m opening the gate door of the country garden, hoping

 to strike your dormant spring chords and letting you savour the early

 season loveliness. Sun-kissed afternoons make their appearance

 timidly, inviting the lucky visitor to indulge in the warm caress of

 the soft light and observe nature’s slow but firm march into spring.

 Most plants are still hibernating. Nevertheless, there is a strong 

will for life to take its place again and fill the whole space with 

greenery, colour and happiness. 

I’m really thrilled to follow all these phases of transition and 

transformation in the country garden although I’m not known

 for my patience at all. Being able to cut little bouquets from our

 home grown flowers not only satisfies me but gives me a push to 

think more deliberately about what would be best for next year, 

what we did wrong regarding the placement of the flowers

 and such. Ignorant gardener some years ago...

 You don’t really learn that quickly when it comes to discovering

 the secrets of nature. 

Anyway, here are some happy photos from a sweet afternoon break

 in the company of my husband who shares all my childish excitement 

with this lovely space. Indeed, it’s thanks to him that I’m back to being

 a child again who is learning the rules that govern nature and the

 way to maintain and push forward a piece of land. Raised in this 

place of wonder, this spacious yard, this kitchen garden overflowed

 with citrus and jasmine scents, it’s like rekindling his own playground 

and making m e a part of it.

Orthodox Easter falls on 8 April this year and I feel I’m way behind

 getting ready. So let’s get the things done! 

How about you? 

Has spring knocked on your door yet?

Flowery wishes to all of you

 O