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Gaping at Grapes

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I saw the season’s first grape hyacinth yesterday.  It was a little early, but clearly it was positioned in the best possible spot and flowered bravely despite making an appearance on a day when temperatures were more wintery than spring-like.  Had I been willing to get down on my knees to sniff its small flowerhead, … Read more

A Grape of a Different Color

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It is currently snowing outside.  Each big, fat flake that hurls from the sky lands with a loud accusation: “You haven’t planted all your bulbs.” It is true, and while I could make all kinds of perfectly valid excuses, I won’t do it.  I rest secure in the knowledge that this first snow is just … Read more