Since I am new to the whole-hearted efforts of gardening, it is beyond refreshing to have the perennials on the property come blasting into renewal on auto-pilot with their Spring buds. This self determination on the part of these hardy plants gives me much hope that I can grow food that needs deliberate planting and attention.

The apple trees are appling.

The blueberries are bluebelling.

The kiwi trees are budding beginner kiwi fruit.

The blackberries are blooming everywhere.

And the chives just keep on...

I continue to be grateful for the gift that these perennials are. During changing times where systems are often unreliable, it is even more appreciable that nature renews and endures.

Mrs. Cog - May 23, 2014