I know it's just one leaf, but I get so excited when I see the Lovage coming up in the spring.  That means it survived another winter.  Yay!!!

 

I planted seeds in a pot about 10 years ago.  It grew so well in this spot, I just left it there.  The pot has long since deteriorated, but the Lovage keeps coming up.  

 

I tried to dig up a section once, and the roots are really long, nearly 12 inches.  So of course it doesn't transplant well.  That's OK.  This one seems to be perfectly happy right where it is.  

 

I AM A HAPPY GARDENER!!!