Lilies
I think playing Animal Crossing has given me a new appreciation for lilies! They have all just burst into bloom around the neighborhood, and I just love the variety of color when I'm out for my morning walks.
Beauty
First peony!
First peony of the season! These purple flowers are tiny but incredibly fragrant. I love the subtle touches of color on these. We now have over a dozen flowers - they exploded into bloom overnight!
Full bloom
Our crabapple is in full bloom. We still have many daffodils, and the tulips are starting to bloom. First tulips! And a new Spring bouquet in the kitchen.
The azaleas
Our purple azalea is just about to burst into bloom. The white one is a bit further behind, but coming soon.
Daffodil assortment
I just love these ... We have never had a Spring garden quite like this before. It is such a pleasure to go outside, and see all the beautiful new flowers. I had no idea that there are so many varieties of daffodils, or that they smell so amazing! I bring in some cuttings every… Continue reading Daffodil assortment
Mochi
Two beautiful little mochi, a sort of Japanese ice cream sandwich.
More daffodils
Another beautiful daffodil variety from our garden!
Spring blooms
It is such a pleasure to watch the changes in our garden as the days go by. I think it's so important to see the beauty, to appreciate the incremental changes, and to realize that - for most of us - life goes on as our Winter turns into Spring. Also, I did not realize… Continue reading Spring blooms
Beautiful Spring skies
Beautiful Spring skies, from our little backyard.
Lunches at home
One of the real pleasures of working from home is that I don't have to get up super early to pack all my meals. Since I am doing intermittent fasting at the moment, I block some time on my calendar at 10 am, and I make a meal from the leftovers we have on hand. … Continue reading Lunches at home
Orchids
The Chicago Botanic Gardens has a spectacular orchid show in the late winter each year. We haven't in awhile, but I thought I would share these pictures from years past.
Wintery Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan from Gillson Beach. 18 January 2020.