May mornings . . .

spotting changes in the garden daily

noticing gaps in the garden left from plants that didn't make it over the (harsh) winter 

those magical moments of a Spring Garden where you find plants you forgot planting :-)

the lilac is in bloom ~ looking lush and beautiful,  and with it the arrival of the yellow finch which happens every year

we have the sweetest finch couple who have been stopping by a few times a day

the garden went from only shades of green to pops of colour here and there

and all the gaps are filling in quickly

the peony buds are swelling, and the ants are tickling them till they open :-) 

the bird baths have been busy with birds splashing about

 red winged blackbird resting/drying in the sun after enjoying a dip

I will walk around the garden in the morning and take few cuttings of lilac and lily-of-the-valley to bring inside & place around our home 

because the aroma is intoxicating!

Happy Wednesday!

d xo

"I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day.

A fresh start,

with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere

behind the morning"

-Joseph Priestley-