Garden treasures

At this time of year I find myself increasingly drawn to the garden, wandering around and enjoying its promise.

There are little strawberries starting,

Beans sprouting at the base of the tripod that is ready for them to climb,

Big fat Italian artichokes ready for harvest - yum!

Freshly composted ground waiting to nourish little plants,

Baby lettuces growing, growing in the moist and ever-warming spring air,

Seeds sprouting, sprouting - these are the antique spice mix sweetpeas from King's Seeds,

And, away from the vegetable garden, tiny flowers appearing in little nooks, ready to make their babies.