Happy first day of spring!!! I love it!

wisteria

Even though the vernal equinox hits us all at the same time  Spring comes a lot earlier in Southern California.  This wisteria is a beauty   I wish you could smell her fragrance.  AND

it's a full moon rising!  All is good!

Did you plant your peas yet?
In Denver the rule of thumb is to plant your spring peas on St Patrick's Day.  Well I'm in California now and I planted mine in January.  Here is today's harvest:

sugar snap peas March 25

Spring in California

wisteria, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

Yesterday was a beautiful spring day in Denver but I am still waiting for a leaf on a tree. They are coming but not yet. I took a chance on planting tomato and basil plants outside with my fingers crossed
So while I am waiting I thought I would flash back to Spring in Southern California. These pics were taken in March! Even the cactus was blooming

March in my little garden!

IMG_0171, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

After a tough week of work I woke up this morning eager to start a new day! Sophie and I left early (6:30) for our walk. It was sunny and cold but the day promised to be good.....I could just tell.
When we returned home I went through the ritual of walking through the garden to see how it survived the week.
Surprise! The wisteria has already started to bloom. I literally squealed with delight and told Sophie how happy these little flowers made me. Then I continued:

Wisteria blooming in the Japanese garden

I didn't think I was going to get wisteria blooms this year but this morning I found a little purple shining through the arbor.  It was a great surprise.  As I sat sketching this bloom the air was filled with a wonderful fragrance.  It made my day.