So there are many trees here — crab apple, pomegranate, apricot, plum, lemon and lime. The wild artichokes are in bloom. I stretch for fresh grape leaves. Protective leaves, army green leaves.

Originating from the Mediterranean region, grape hyacinths bear clusters of grape-like tubular ... Blue “rivers” planted under deciduous trees en masse can be spectacular. Miniature daffodils bloom at ...