Even in the heart of winter, we see new growth in the gardens and around the section. The prime examples include garlic…

broad beans…

and olive trees setting new leaves.

We also see broccoli, cauliflower and cabbages growing well without pesky white butterflies around.

Finally, we see one ripe lemon on our world’s smallest lemon tree.

Figs cling to branches after the leaves have fallen.

But hungry birds are on to that.

Finally, check out what one of our plum trees has been up to!

There are dozens of these looped branches on the tree. Does anyone know why?

Peace, Estwing