A Bit Like Lizard Tails, Maybe

this weekend mostly saw me do maintenance and preparation work instead of anything fun like sowing or harvesting (unless you count the overwintered cauliflower, which ended up slightly bitter, but still tasty). As I walking past the new carrot bed i noticed a bud of leaves attempting to break through the top layer of compost. Upon pulling it out, I was startled to find a five inch section of rosebush branch, presumably from my fall pruning, that was magically sprouting young leaves in the spring sun, even without any roots to draw nutrients!

I marveled at the resiliency certain plants seemed to have. It's one of the many things that rewards me in my efforts. Then I looked down and saw another emerging leaf bulb. I pulled it out to find a similar situation, but this time with a Hydrangea branch. Crazy.