I like to keep the drama down. I grew up in a tempestuous time, and I've had more in the past five years, and I'd just as soon everyone take a deep breath and settle down.

But I do like a little.

Lyman planted asparagus roots in the central raised bed. The sprouts are stocky when they just come up, then turn into slender ferny plants.

When they begin to break ground, they raise a hump. I'm now counting humps.