Blue Feather with Nasturtiums painting

 Blue Jay Feather with Nasturtium Leaves, 5 x 7", acrylic on panel, Maud Guilfoyle

I plant nasturtium seeds because of the beautiful leaves as much as for the flowers.

Baby rabbit from the Garden

Clover Dreams, acrylic on canvas board, 8 x 10", © Maud Guilfoyle
A friend of mine, Iris Orsini, fosters orphan baby rabbits every summer, helping them become independent. This painting was inspired by her photo on Facebook. 

Gardening with Cat © Maud Guilfoyle ink drawing 5 x 4"

We have visiting black cats that come check out what is planted, hoping for new catnip.

I have been occupied writing and proofing my ebooks, and the backyard and garden looks like a long lost secret garden. The only plus here is that the untended raspberry bushes are producing a glorious crop of berries this year.

Fragrant photo © Maud Guilfoyle

Each spring I plant a 'fragrant' pot and put it by the kitchen. I plant fragrant herbs and flowers in the pot to add to dinner or salads, and usually have a rose geranium so that I can pick a leaf to smell on walks or errands.

Wave Hill Gardener © Maud Guilfoyle

Spring has come so early this year. Trees are in full bloom the day before it is officially Spring!