What a lovely morning!
I woke up to the birds chirping in my backyard.
Spring is here!
It is finally here after the long anticipation of the winter.
The chilly fresh air is filled with new energy
I started walking around to see what was happening.
To my surprise
I saw many plants waking up after their long winter slumber.
Well hello my friends!
The Wild Geraniums and the Creeping Charlies
are still here from last fall.
Yes they are always here
but it is nice to see them again now.
The gentle looking Wild Geranium
overwinters under the wet snow.
It is great when you need a potent astringent
or just want to look beautiful.
The long forgotten Creeping Charlie
is an evergreen perennial
available all year long and even under the snow.
Think of it when you need protection,
it was once was called a heal-all.
Under the pine trees,
the Hellebore flowers are peaking through the snow,
It is quite the extravagant show
but for me the true sign of spring comes
when my native plants show.
The Dandelion leaves are coming up
like every year ready to start spring.
Make a salad with its bitter leaves
to get you through spring.
The gentle Mullein rosettes
are peering through the snow
Their tender leaves are ready
to try to comfort you in your sorrows.
Yarrow with its finely cut leaves
just started to show.
They are here to heal
your wounds internal or external.
Motherwort like a tough mother is here
whether you want it or not.
It may clear away
your unwanted tension and energy.
Elderberry shoots are moving up and out,
ready to try to get you through troubled times.
Respect it,
As it lives in the world of fairies.
Hello all my lovely garden allies!
It was such a delight to check in with you all.
Feeling the energy of the spring
In my garden.
I am so glad you are here
I welcome you all.
Twin Cities Herbs 