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Nothing beats eating a fresh asparagus, standing in the garden, robins scolding, frogs singing, rain approaching. I only have a few plants—just enough for a few fresh, raw spears each spring. I prefer the slimmer (male) plants so this year I’m going to work at pruning out the very fat ones from my minuscule patch. I might add a few more plants this year—it takes several years for them to establish before you can start harvesting and to do it properly you really need a large patch. I’m debating trying them in containers—their huge lacy branches are beautiful in summer.

Spring in Niagara means blossoms everywhere! Another spring in pandemic lockdown. I wonder if solo plein air painting is a permitted activity? I am desperate for nature time.

First harvest: chives, green onions, asparagus, mint, winter savoury.

New bunnies in the works! Underpainting—the first layer of paint, working out tones and values— is very soothing. No need to worry about colour choices—just a nice simple, monochromatic painting. A week like this needs soothing and simple. I have been ready for Friday since Monday. Just a few more days!

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Posted on September 26, 2011January 6, 2016Author AlisonCategories glam, photographyTags fall, flowers, nature, photography

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