By Mark Gillard

  • Crocus - Spring in the Gardnerville Ranchos
  • Daffodils - Spring in the Gardnerville Ranchos
  • Tulips Breaking Ground - Spring in the Gardnerville Ranchos
  • Crocus in Snow - Gardnerville Ranchos
  • Daffodils in Snow - Gardnerville Ranchos
  • Ready for My Closeup - Crocus - Gardnerville Ranchos
  • Daffodil's Trumpet - Gardnerville Ranchos

I love bulbs. My front garden is full of crocuses, hyacinths, daffodils and tulips. They are some of the hardiest plants I grow. Even covered with snow, they poke through and bloom.

To me, they are nature’s harbingers of hope and resilience. A lesson learned every Spring. They are a reflection of their Maker’s love and wisdom. Of people’s perseverance and capacity for kindness.

One of my favorite maxims is “Faith without works is dead”. A resonating phrase sending gardeners to till earth’s fields bringing a beautiful bounty for all to enjoy.

Happy Spring!