The irises are in full bloom, the Rhodos are putting on a show, and the peony buds are swollen and poised to open. Spring took its time getting here, but then it seemed to arrive almost overnight, bringing hotter-than-normal temperatures and a rush of garden-related tasks. Everything seemed to sprout at once, including the weeds. I’ve been busy pulling them out (not all of them; I love to harvest nettles for tea), spreading five yards of fish compost and getting all the seedlings into the ground. Luckily, I can work in the garden after dinner these days. Or at least I can until the mosquitos come out (they seemed to arrive overnight too!), but by the time they show up, I’m ready to come inside and pick up a good book. Here’s what I’m reading this month.
All Signs Point to Paris by Natasha Sizlo
The Dog I Loved by Susan Wilson
He Said/She Said by Erin Kelly
Number of Books I’ve Read in 2023: 29
I know what you mean about how everything just seemed to bloom, grow and sprout at once! I thought I had a handle on it, but as with every year, it’s gotten away from me! Oh well, I like the wild garden look. ????
The bees, the birds, the rabbits, and the raccoons, all love the wild look too. That’s my theory, and I’m sticking to it!