avatarKatie Michaelson

Summary

Katie Michaelson enjoys the first walk of the year in her garden, observing signs of spring and planning garden maintenance.

Abstract

Katie Michaelson takes advantage of the melted snow to embark on her first exploration of her garden for the year. Despite the possibility of more snowstorms, including potential April snowfalls, she notes the emergence of daffodil leaves and anticipates their yellow blooms as a harbinger of spring. Her garden, named "thyme" for its abundance of thyme varieties, requires raking and trimming. It is a rich tapestry of herbs and plants, including sage, oregano, chives, tarragon, chamomile, strawberries, yarrow, hyacinth, and miniature daffodils. Katie also looks forward to trimming her bushes and enjoying the beauty and fragrance of the bridal wreath and mock orange in their respective seasons. She invites readers to join her on this garden path and concludes with a personal note of sipping nettle tea.

Opinions

  • Katie expresses a sense of optimism and joy in the face of unpredictable spring weather, focusing on the positive signs of the changing season.
  • She shows a deep appreciation for her garden's diverse plant life, highlighting the charm of the many herbs and flowers that grow there.
  • The act of gardening is presented as a pleasurable and anticipated activity, with the maintenance tasks being part of the enjoyment rather than a chore.
  • Katie's naming of the garden path as "thyme" indicates a personal connection and affection for the garden and its inhabitants.
  • The mention of sipping nettle tea suggests a preference for natural and perhaps therapeutic experiences, aligning with her gardening interests.
Photo by Katie Michaelson

The snow has melted, so I went on my first walkabout of the year in my tiny garden. It’s the 8th of March so more snowstorms will be coming. Some years we get snowstorms in April.

The leaves of daffodils peeking through promise spring will come along with their yellow blooms.

My walk, in thyme, named so because of the charm in the word and the many varieties of thyme growing there, needs raking and trimming along its edges.

Mingling with the thyme is sage, oregano, chives, tarragon, chamomile, strawberries, yarrow, hyacinth, miniature daffodils, and so many other plants that come up each year.

I have bushes to trim. Oh, I look forward to the graceful bridal wreath and the smell of mock orange when their seasons come.

Thank you for meandering down my garden path.

By Katie Michaelson — sipping nettle tea.

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