Here is a recipe for spring. I’ve been out in the garden this weekend, trying to mow the lawn after all the rain. I need to strim it first, which is such hard work.
The lilac tree is leaning low heavy with scented wands of purple flowers, the cherry, apple and pear blossom is out in various shades of pink, while the tree peony is yellow upon the brick wall. The Clematis Montana is swarming up the fence. Maybe April is my favourite time of year for the garden. Soon I’ll be eating on my balcony terrace, dishes like these: