Un Matin au Jardin - Muguet en Fleurs

Lily of the Valley

Yves Rocher 2013

For weeks, my husband and I have been coughing at each other - which is extremely exhausting.

Dear visitors are canceled just in case, as we do not want to spread our viruses further.
Otherwise, it's all about hunkering down at home.

Not very fruitful - and a free diet cure to boot.

Lazily, I reach into the Rocher bag, which contains birthday offers.

Oh - Lily of the Valley?
My husband threw it in the bag because he likes lily of the valley, and the illustration on the little box is just too tempting.

I spray cautiously, as lily of the valley is not always pleasant for me.
Often, a musty, rotten undertone ruins the enjoyment.

But - whoa - this lily of the valley is green-white and garden-fresh.
The juicy stems spread green freshness, and the white bells chime ever so sweetly.
May they summon the warm May.

But in such a positive mood, I slip into the faux fur, pull on my beanie - and boldly head into the garden.
May the February sun shower me with vitamins.

Still, a metallic "ugh ugh" escapes me - which is answered by "buchu buchu" from the neighboring garden.

We continue to concert for a while - until the Concerto Grosso reaches its climax in "ugh buchu."

Nevertheless, the beautiful authentic lily of the valley scent gave me the impetus to visit the garden again - even if my knees are a bit wobbly.

My husband made a good choice, sparking hope for "goodbye winter" - and especially for health improvement.