The arms and lower back feel it. Today was day one back in my garden. While yesterday I was longing for San Diego, today felt great to live and garden in the mountains. There is great appreciation for the snow melting and the garden waking up. Today I am happy for the seasons and especially spring. I raked leaves, removed aged dog poop, gathered bits of trash and even did a bit of weeding. My tulips look pathetic but I do have a pasque flower blooming. The garden may look bare but we are getting there. Let the fun begin because a new gardening season is upon us!
all things flowers from growing to arranging
Blossom Better 
Mom and I are sitting under the heat lamp and commenting on your writing ability. You are very conversational and making interesting observations about flowers. If I wasn’t already a great admirer , I would still want to hear what you had to say about gardening.
Your admiring father
I agree with you Dad!