Spring Harvest

The garden plot had a nice long winter sleep. In February, we tilled up the earth and planted our spring harvest plants: peas, turnips, garlic, and green onions. After many months of waiting, and carefully covering them each time the frost threatened, our peas are finally ready to harvest. This morning I stayed in bed hours longer than I normally do. I am usually up well before the sun, but the temperature was just right for sleeping in and the sound of gentle rain lulled me back to dreaming. But, there are animals to feed, as the rooster reminded me, so I rolled out of bed, gave a good stretch and went out to take care of my morning chores. I don't...