Yesterday I built a small spiral in our garden below a specimen Japanese maple tree. I constructed the spiral using small rocks as the border for an aggregation of miniature ferns (Leptinella) between the path laid down by the pebbles. The Leptinella plants came in six-packs from the horticultural nursery.

What changes to this spiral will there be over time? I can’t wait to see. One cool thing about creation in the garden is that nothing is ever final. Things change over time, plants grow, and weather has its impact. It’s so much fun to have a thumb in the wind with a creation where nature is the chief artist! Maybe I’ll extend the spiral tomorrow to embrace the tree!