Minutiae

Spring had a false start this year. The temperatures dropped and it was a cold day with blustery winds. The plants I brought out last weekend had to return to the shed. The sweaters and jackets are lingering.

I was given a beautiful Bougainvillea and a pink Jasmine that are already in bloom and would like to break out of their tiny, plastic pots. A friend of mine gave me these passion flower pods that are going to start sprouting soon. While I still want a veggie garden this year, there is much attention being given to fragrant flowers and vines. I am hoping I will find my green thumb this year and if it isn't in the veggie garden, maybe it's hidden in the fragrant flowers and vines?

I had tomatoes, cucumbers and figs last year but the excitement and sense of achievement fizzled when nothing happened after the first pairs of fruit were picked. Yes, two from each plant. Although, to be fair, I did really well with the oregano, basil, chives and mint. I just don't tend to value herbs as much as I should. Sure, the basil was awesome, we had lots of basil, tons and tons of it but I want more. I want to be one of those people who bring in bags and bags of tomatoes and squash and cucumbers to work because their friends and neighbors are just sooooooo tired of their bumper crop freebies. Despite all the basil I had I either didn't have enough or maybe I was just greedy and didn't know it.

Back to spring...we can't wait to start venturing to the farmers market and Boggy Creek on  a beautiful Saturday morning. Spending the days reading in the hammock or brunching under the patio umbrella. I wish a true, temperate spring could linger and meander into June or July.