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After the Rain

That was quite a downpour during the past few days. You’ll have to excuse me here if I don’t defer to, or try to add to the media hyperbole that took place beforehand. One never knows if it is safe to stick your head out the door when listening to, or reading their hysteria. The weather apps on the phone seem to be in cahoots as well. Just watching the sky seemed to be good enough prior to all this.

The ginkgo trees I passed on a walk today seem to have weathered the rain well. In fact, the cool nights seem to have added depth to their golden yellow. There are few trees that can match such autumn beauty and color in my view.

Have a blessed Sunday.

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Wisteria

This is one of my favorite blooms of spring (even though it is summer now – I know, I know). The purple wisterias are so delicate and beautiful in color, sometimes they look like fat caterpillars to me. Such a sign of renewal as they emerge from the the stark bare branches hugging a trellis.

Now a full green canopy of leaves provides for summer shade.

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Broccolini

I discovered this tasty tidbit much to my delight in the fall of 2022 on a drive up the coast to see family. It is a tender “baby” version of broccoli if you will. Several weeks ago I found some small starter plants at a local nursery who decided to come home with me and take up residence in the clay pot you see pictured below. I’m looking forward to a small harvest of broccolini in perhaps middle to late February.

Happy New Year.

Matthias Leue