This is not the piney woods, but it's not far. This, unless I'm mistaken, is part of the Artsy Organized Neighbor's land. He's cut down trees and stacked them farther back in the woods (a few posts ago). He's also thinned out the undergrowth at the edge (and burned it). The edge is where vineyard parcels meet the woods. In true French style, he's tidied up the landscape.
We are now in the middle of what's called Les Saints de Glace (the Ice Saints). This is when the last killing frosts of spring can form. True to form, it's been cold for the past few days. But, thankfully, not cold enough for frost. I'm sure the grape growers are happy about that. Maybe now it'll start getting warmer. By the way, the asparagus vendor at the Saint-Aignan Saturday market has beautiful (and tasty) strawberries available, as he does each year. I got some last Saturday and am planning to get some more this coming weekend.
We have a vacant lot near us that just got the same treatment. The birds were ecstatic and so was a neighborhood cat.
ReplyDeleteStrawberries are fantastic this year in France. I have no idea why, but am not complaining! Love to have them over vanilla yogurt as a dessert.
ReplyDeleteI was in France once in May and I have a vivid taste memory of the strawberries at that time.
ReplyDeleteSo, the question is... are you two going to skip the garden again this year?
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying California strawberries each morning in my oats. I can't wait 'til the Oregon ones are available! Nice view in your photo!
ReplyDeletemitch, I"ll bet!
ReplyDeletekiwi, my favorite is shortcake, but yogurt and ice cream are also near the top of list.
evelyn, :)
judy, yes. No garden. The plot is growing over and I"m mowing it.
mary, yum!