We had a frost this morning, just as everyone was saying how mild it is for February. In spite of the cold, the birds are going crackers, probably building their nests too early and there are quite a few flowers out. Snowdrops, of course and primroses; also a few pulmonarias. Masses of hazel catkins dangling tantalisingly too high for me to reach ( Read more... )

The first supermarket daffs of the year. For two days, there was just one open.


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Our annual spring flower show today and this exhibit (from our Secretary) won best bloom in show.


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Yesterday, in spite of the cold, I decided to do some gardening in the afternoon. I’d hardly started when it poured with rain and I had to scuttle round putting everything away. At least one corner of the garden looked a little neater. Later I cut a lot of daffodils which had been blown to the ground so they could be admired indoors. It’s jolly ( Read more... )

Outside it’s very frosty and cold. Inside, I have flowers.


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