Almost a Snowdrop?

8th January

Yes, we are so close!! There is a new bud. It could be the first snowdrop and will mark the start of the flowering season of 2021. It should be in flower tomorrow. 

 

When I get out into the garden I find my spirits lift. The weather has been very cold during the past week, but I am excited at getting out and tidying the garden a little. I lways find some surprises when I crawl around pulling a weed or two and removing fallen twigs and leaves.

I have pots around the garden, but the plants they contain have not been planted by me. I always seem to have a pot with a buddlia ready to be passed on to friends. as with the grden I am reluctant to pull out weeds in case they turn out to be wild flowers!

Yesterday we took a 96 year old lady for her first dose of the COVID vaccine. Each dose is a step forward and this should be reflected by colour in the garden.

I only have a few photos this week - most I should reject because they are unclear, out of focus or should how messiness of the garden, but I have decided to show them. Perhaps they will encourage you because you are sure to able to do better.

I took some photos at the bird feeder using the trail camera. Even here the variety of birds caught on camera was small. During the week I have had goldfinches, long tailed tits and a wren who took advantage of the fact that the pond was very full to have a drink, but none appeared for their photo call!!

I did have a squirrel visit. He (or maybe she) looks like they have been in a fight because there is a significant gauge taken from her fur. It is unusual for me to be able to identify a particular animal. - Maybe I can observe her over the next few weeks.

The cyclamen is throwing out more flowers and the snapdragon is still in full bloom, despite Gardeners World telling me that it should stop flowering in October! No one has told mine!

Bulbs keep popping up everywhere. It is good to see the development each week and I look forward to the flowers. My front garden is usually full of colour in Spring - I m hoping for a spectcular show this year.

Keep Safe, with love and prayers,

Chris