Last week I mentioned my plans
To cut back a section of Hellebore.
I’m pleased to say it’s done.
Lots of buds were discovered
Under all those big leathery leaves.
And they are reaching for the sun
More and more each day.
It’s early for me to have this task completed.
The truth is I had help.
It came in the form of a new friend.
Christina is visiting a neighbor.
She mentioned that she grew up
Gardening with her grandfather
And later managed a flower shop.
Now…I don’t let just anyone
Lose in my garden
Especially with pruners in their hands.
But when I offered her gloves
And her response was
“No, I like to touch the soil.”
I knew she was trustworthy.
We spent a glorious February afternoon
Getting to know each other
As we uncovered God’s first gift
Of the season.
New friend.
New season.
Hope.
Happy gardening,
Gail
In My Garden 
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