April 19, 2013 - Shelter from the Winds

These bees were hiding out in the tree peony blossom

The anemones are hiding other critters

The tulips were almost afraid to open up

But harvest is still happening

And the sunsets continue to be lovely

Today I had planned to get out into the garden, but between rain and high winds, decided to spend the day (mostly) indoors.  I did venture out in the late afternoon, and found this group of honeybees, that really did seem to be trying to stay out of the wind.  (It's the first day the peony has been open - and it is lovely!) 

 

As long as I was outside, it seemed reasonable to do a bit of harvesting - so I gathered a few fresh radishes, some cilantro, the asparagus that was tall enough, and some of the ripe rhubarb, which was made into rhubarb crisp for this evening's dessert.  Friends are coming over for the weekend, and I like to have something special for times like that.  (The asparagus is likely to find its way into some portion of tomorrow night's dinner - along with quite a bit more I have in the fridge from the past few days.)

 

The asparagus has been slow - the cold, windy weather doesn't suit it very well.  It doesn't suit me all that well, either...but then we get yet another incredible sunset, and I realize I am not going to get the one (beautiful sunsets) without some weather I'm not perfectly delighted with.  So, let go, enjoy what actually is present, and take delight in the small things...like bees, sheltering in a peony blossom...