Inside the Bowl

Out garden is looking just fine. It took some time, some water and some work to put it all back together, but we were happy to do it. It’s our little corner of New Orleans and we need to fix it up. The tree canopy has been depleted, but the camphor tree in the corner is leafing out and by next year should be providing a good amount of shade. The bromeliads and ferns are looking lush and Elizabeth planted some pansies. Our camellias are about to burst and should be covered in blooms very soon. We live in a swamp after all; it’s almost impossible to keep things from growing.

We’ve been sitting on the back deck, in the rocking chairs with the fan whirling overhead to fend off mosquitoes, a cool beer or iced drink in hand enjoying our tiny sanctuary.