130224 - Cala Lilies

Cala lilies are in full bloom around the base of the fountain and under the lemon tree.

130223 - New Stairs

Since we moved into the house, we've used tree stumps as steps from the patio to the terraces.

The last batch of stumps rotted at the end of January. Instead of finding and installing new ones, Phil decided to build a staircase this weekend.

The brand stamped into one of the boards says it all.

130215 - Lemons

It has been a warm, dry winter.

The lemon tree is cover with fruit and new blossoms.