weekly wine walk | pops of color

pops of color abound... Seemingly overnight, our gardens and woods have come alive with bright pops of whites, pinks, purples and yellow. Peeking out from a sea of green, these happy colors give promise of warm summer days to come.

Wild strawberry has run amok. Rather than fighting against it, we are embracing it this year and actually allowing it to create beds of sweet little tiny treats.

We spotted our first Lady Slipper of the season last week. I swear, those plants are like the Magic Eye of the woods. I scouted the entire woodland floor in search of clues of Lady Slippers to come and each year I can never find a hint of one until it is in full bloom. Once you spot one, then all of a sudden you can see them everywhere. We feel pretty fortunate to have a plethora of these splendid blooms don our woods.

Dandelion seeds float across the garden beds hoping to take home in the fertile soil. Cosmos, peonies and Oriental poppies tight buds give hint of the blooms that will arrive imminently.

The Bluebead Lily's yellow blooms help it stand out from its hidden hideaway tucked into the woods. You have to go looking for this delicate flower each Spring, but sure enough it comes back each year in the same hiding spot.

Chamomile's blooms are starting to open. Fresh, soothing cups of chamomile tea are not too far off. The garden is started to awaken with germinating seeds and transplanted plants like the Oliver Brussel Sprout leaf above. Some folks took a little longer to germinate than expected, but they are all starting to break ground now.

Time has flown by and I am in awe that winter is behind us and summer is just around the corner. Thankfully, these little walks give me the time out needed to take stock in the beauty of this ever-changing land. Time to take a few deep breaths and drink in the serene peace.