The garden gate

The garden gate

Every spring I wait patiently for the peony buds, and for the ants that cover them, until the flowers open

Every spring I wait patiently for the peony buds, and for the ants that cover them, until the flowers open

A lovely new clematis for the spring garden

A lovely new clematis for the spring garden

The tiny flowers that cover the spring grounds are majestic in their perfect simplicity (Creeping Phlox, Vinca Minor)

The timid hellebore. The flowers always look down as if afraid to face the world. A handy stick can flip them over to pose for a regal picture.

The timid hellebore. The flowers always look down as if afraid to face the world. A handy stick can flip them over to pose for a regal picture.

Double daffodils

Double daffodils

Early in the morning with the fresh scent of hyacinths

Early in the morning with the fresh scent of hyacinths

The first daffodils of the season

The first daffodils of the season

Last night’s dinner.  Roasted chicken with vegetables (onions, carrots, rutabagas).  Best ever.

Last night’s dinner.  Roasted chicken with vegetables (onions, carrots, rutabagas).  Best ever.

The best furball ever.

The best furball ever.