"Gardening is just like real life: a mix of experiences," writes Susanne Wiborg. There is much to dig, rake, and plant, but there are also moments of tranquility. Then the diligent gardener finds time to harvest the fruits of their labor and take a closer look at the splendor: from delicate cold-blooded early spring cyclamen and moon violets to the smoke bush and chicory. And the animals return as well: snails crawl across the bed, a female sparrowhawk stops by, and then the long-awaited toad makes an appearance...