Spring Gardening

     I really think spring is my favorite season.  There is so much promise.  Things just glow.  The light is intense.  The greens are bright, the reds are too.   My garden always looks tidy and sparkly at this time of year.  The weeds are under control.  For now.
     This month has been a bit unusual since I broke my ankle.  I have actually had enough time to really get weeding under control and mulch heavily.   Perhaps this will be the year where I at least stay apace with the weeds, as opposed to other years, where the fight seems lost by September.   One can only hope.
     A few photos from this cheery day:

Some of the first strawberries

This is actually an odd concern, as we have had issues with broody hens this spring,.  In the background is Alice who is looking like she wants to butt in and be broody despite efforts to dissuade her.  The day is young....