Spring is in full force in the orchard. The fruit trees have bloomed and the leaves are young and green. The garden is partially planted. The early lettuce and the radishes are being harvested. There is nothing like the taste of the first fresh greens from the garden. Some of the early plantings have succumbed to late frosts, but most of the peppers and tomatoes are thriving. We've had more than enough rain, so now if we can get some sunshine the garden should take off.
Sadly, the old peach tree did not make it through the winter. It will have to come down, but we will burn it next winter. I don't know if I've ever burned peach wood; we'll see how it does.
This was the week of finding snakes. While mowing, Grandpa found a three foot black snake sunning itself. He said it was glossy and shiney and just beautiful. As long as the snake stays near the barn I can enjoy his presence. It's when he makes himself at home on the porch that I get nervous and go for the snake hook. The grandson found a two foot garter snake today. It was a sassy little thing; just raised his little green head and dared us to come into his territory. He won of course, and we left him to his little pile of leaves.
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