But what really fascinates me at this time of year are the ferns. Initially they look so un-promising, just like a load of brown lumps, and then they start to unfurl:
Those tight little buds begin to reveal their secret centres:
Some of the fronds look as though someone has knotted them up and they're having to work hard to unravel themselves:
And then elegantly, they begin to uncurl themselves, like a hand slowly opening to reveal a precious gift:
Totally fascinating!
2 comments:
What a difference in your Japonica this year, so many more flowers. I've never had any ferns but I do agree that they're fascinating.
Just wanted to say thank you so much for your message earlier - we're all still in shock at the moment so it's very hard. I loved looking at photos of your two - Archie was a great one for trying to sleep on my keyboard and kept trying to trip us up on the stairs too! I had thanked God for him every day and prayed for his safety, so it's very hard to find God has other plans for us, but I know there are many times in life that we can't find an answer to why we are allowed to go through particular trials.
I don't have very much time at all for blogging any more but will try and pop in to see how you're doing - I've been looking at ferns too this week waiting for mine to unfurl like yours are. Thanks again xx
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