A hint of spring

As I arrived in Ueda, I felt quite comfortable wearing a short sleeved shirt, because it was sunny and temperatures hovered around 14 degrees C. In front of the house, the snow has largely disappeared except for a few patches in the shade.

The results of our first cultivation effort finally bore fruit: Tulips raise their head carefully and tentatively out of the ground.





In another part of the garden I found some other signs of life (sorry I am botanically challenged so cannot offer a name for these).





It was lovely to work outside thanks to the mild air and warm sunshine!

Starting Cultivation

I also made a start on our fields. We need to plant a crop that does not require a lot of attention, and can easily be harvested. Ideally we can use it in the kitchen during our stays. Therefore I planted three Rosemary plants in front of the entrance.






My wife and daughter also became active by planting a set of tulips, to welcome visitors in spring and summer.