flowers everywhere

You were right. Spring arrived.

Ten days ago I only had a few scilla and andromeda flowers.

Now there are cherry blossoms, viburnum,

and lilacs (not pictured).

(and a day of unexplainable blurry photos)

 lilies of the valley

violets

azaleas

dandelions,

and rabbits.

 Inside, an elegant orchid from my sons,

and a new season of painting.

I'm savoring the long light-filled days, bird songs and blossoms,

and dreaming of touring English gardens. This book, 

 A Natural History of English Gardening looks amazing.

I hope that you are enjoying spring,

or fall, if you are on the other side of the world,

that there is light and beauty in your days.

xo, Jennifer

(Because that's who I really am--Jen was a phase brought about by the desire 

for a shorter email address. I can't live up to the perkiness it implies.)