(Della) Leeks are now into the harvest phase and tonight’s asparagus pick was ample. We did justice to both in tonight’s tea of an omelette with leek, garlic, asparagus, ham and cheese.
The lilac is a special triumph for me. I planted it about 7 (?) years ago and have been disappointed by it’s refusal to flower. Last spring I decided that it must need more light, and so persuaded Steve to do a bit of chain-sawing in the canopy behind it. No flowers that spring, but autumn saw a few experimental first flowers which blew me away as it was totally unseasonal. Obviously it was a trial run, because…voila!!!!
The only downside? Lilacs have the most delicious scent, but somewhere between this shrub’s planting and flowering I have lost most of my sense of smell (not Covid-related) – so that little pleasure is one that I will never enjoy. Not complaining though, as their visual beauty is quite enough!
