Nature Notes ~ Signs of Spring

Although the calendar says it is still winter, the garden has
other ideas. We have had some good rains lately though not
yet enough to be sure that the drought has broken. The dams
are still much less than half full.
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The wallflowers give a nice splash of colour and the sugar snap
peas are begining to flower.
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Likewise the broad beans. The tip growths of both peas and
beans are delicious in salads.
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The very last rose, just a single bloom, on '4th of July'
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and the first blossoms on the almond tree
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and most importantly, the first three eggs of our beautiful
top knot grey goose . . . just delicious.

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The duck and chickens think it is still too cold to share their

bounty with us.
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Do wander over to Michelle at Rambling Woods to join in or see

more seasonal observations.