Emerging Spring

This is what we have to look forward to - this picture was taken last May. For now we settle for some nicer weather and enjoying the life beginning to creep into and around the garden and yard.

Growing up in Northern California, I scoffed at people who said they liked the Midwest because it had four seasons. I never imagined how much I'd learn to love Spring in Wisconsin. You get to savor it so much - enjoy every tulip and every crocus as it slowly emerges.

Here are the beginnings of our garden project. Some of our school will definitely take place in the garden later this spring...