Comfrey flowers

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) bloomed early this year, in the first days of April.

Calendula blossom

A blossom in Calendula officinalis. Spoiler: It will spread into a bright yellow flower.

Artemisias Return

Late winter brings more light hours and new growth in my Artemisia plants. Top left: Wormwood, A. absynthium Top right: Mugwort, A. vulgaris (from German seeds) Bottom left: Mugwort, A. vulgaris (adopted from a wild plant near my house) Bottom right: Southernwood, A. abrotanum

Rose leaf growth

A rose bush, spreading her claws; a beautiful plant even before she grows a single flower.

Stick Insect Head

A winter visitor, the stick insect, chilling on a comfrey leaf. The elegant and discreet structure of head and eyes (you really don't want these to be obvious if you're pretending to be something with no head and no eyes) is pretty amazing.