Fearless Faith

Spring has brought numbers of interesting things to our doorstep, most related to a wetter than normal start to the growing season. Peonies are blooming as never before, columbine have exploded in the partial sun, and the false indigo is ahead of schedule. In short, the perennials are performing better that can be recalled in recent years. The combination of mild weather, cool nights, ample rainfall and a head start on feeding the potted plants has resulted in a visual feast.

Another highlight of this particular spring is the return of several species of birds that have been absent since the d...