–“spring after winter”
January 22, 2014
in” Silent Spring”, Rachel Carson wrote…
“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrain of nature–
the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.”
I went out to tidy in the garden – but it’s still a bit cool
the snowdrops have a sunny, protected space
the black hellebore Ann gave me in the fall are blooming
this is the bouquet she gave me last Spring
the plant man told her the roots were difficult to divide successfully
and they might not bloom for 2 or 3 years – I’m thrilled!
a much older hellebore is happy, too
the bergenia is just starting to bloom
and at my friend Anke’s the critters are restless
ah! isn’t he/she cute – destructive little monster
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I’m so envious–we won’t have anything at all for months! The hellebore are great–I keep meaning to plant some and forget every year. Can I plant them in spring (if it ever comes?) Love the destructive little raccoon . . . can’t help myself!
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Kerry – hellebore are nice because the leaves are interesting too. I have pink, white and double petals and now the black ones. I think in your climate spring would be ok. Yes, the racoons are cute but when you have 4 or 5 they can be a real nuisance.
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*already*???! wow. we are being covered by snow right now and i keep racking my brain to try and remember what spots milkweed was standing to do a winter harvest. spring! that seems eons away. you are fortunate.
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Aimee – I watch your weather in disbelief. stay warm and watch out for icy patches.
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my toes are tingly with the cold, i think they are, or maybe i can’t feel them and that’s what i remember from when they still felt like toes…
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Velma – your pictures are beautiful but enough is enough. I don’t know how you get out of bed in the morning and face another day of IT. You’re a stronger woman than I am!
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already???jealous.
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Neki – it is a little unusual, we may still get hit.
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We’re a little behind you folks over there on the island. The snowdrops are coming out but the bergenias are still looking a bit floppy yet. My garlic is coming up though. Poor people who have Real Winter!
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Lousia – but you are harvesting edibles! very impressive.
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Life is a fabric that heals itself. Life is more than the warp and woof of its weave. And although life’s pattern is ancient, it beats every contemporary alternative. Life is self-repairing, a healing quality that brings abundance to all living creatures. Thank you for your beautiful blog. And for remembering Rachel Carson. – The Healing Garden gardener
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Healing Gardener – thank you, and I enjoyed your blog – will visit again.
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