Momma Arave Solves The Riddle!

Last week, I made a plea for help in identifying the mysterious new plant in the back yard. Great news! Momma Arave solved the puzzle. It is the elegantly named Gopher Spurge: http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/euplathyrus.htm

Thank you for saving the day, Georganne!

Meanwhile, the garden keeps on growing happily.

Pea blossoms:

Fava blossoms:

Heads of lettuce, new arugula sprouts, swiss chard sprouts:

Spinach, beets (& cat-proofing materials):

And a dog enjoying the sunshine:

Not bad for the last weekend in April!