You're the beloved guest

Pulling the centre around you, inspired by Derek Jarman.

Slow and steady.

Hello, and welcome to Vol. 20.

We’re emerging slowly from shoulder season. The squirrels and deer got the best of many bulbs while I was away the past couple of weeks, but it’s not all a wash. The peach trees opened the same morning as the early tulips, deep crimson and hot pink, like lipstick tubes. The eastern edge of the garden becom…