Spring is officially here. In fact, the vernal equinox was a couple of weeks ago, but Portland being Portland, the weather is wet, cold and grey. Right now I can hear water dripping and sluicing its way down from my roof to the muddy garden below. We have had a couple of teaser days though. Days when the sun shone and the crocuses opened their cups up to catch the warmth. On those days the urge to get out into the spring-time garden is strong. Hesitation, or in my case the thought that I'll get out there tomorrow, has been rewarded with cold and more wet. The sunshine and warm air has been fleeting this year. After a winter that broke records for days of snow on the ground, spring when it really does come, will be a balm and a relief. It will certainly be an invitation to get out in the garden.
This first post is also an invitation. To join me here at PLOT while I write and wonder about gardens, gardening, landscape and design. This blog is still very much under construction - but I have big plans.
photo: Ribes x gordonianum waiting for the sun to shine in my back garden, April 2009
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