New gardeners in my backyard

My husband and I have been privileged to host my parents for the winter.  They live in Minnesota but decided to test their wings as snowbirds by spending this winter in (relatively) warm Alabama.

Now that spring has arrived in my backyard, my parents are enjoying spending time in my gardens.  Although they would be welcome to sit back and enjoy, my Mom and Dad want to help me out.  They are busy picking up sticks and pinecones, raking sweet gum balls, and pulling out those pesky winter weeds.

They also enjoy taking our young tortoise, Mordecai, out to play with them.  Mordecai searches out and devours his favorite weeds, dandelions!

I love watching my gardening assistants hard at work, while I take photos.