We went out for an early morning walk in the local woods this morning before popping to a nearby garden centre. Compost and horticultural grit were needed for various jobs around the garden. We hope to spend time in the garden over the weekend if it stays dry. The forecast seems to imply that it will. Fingers crossed.
Hem Heath Woods belongs to the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and is well maintained by volunteers. In two or three weeks time the forest floor will be covered in bluebells but for now it was a pleasure just to walk under the greening trees and listen to the birds.
After our walk we headed to the garden centre for a cup of coffee before making purchases. A few plants fell into the basket as well.
Two Courgette plants as both lots of seeds we planted haven't germinated. The Primulas will add colour near the pond. The other plant is a Lavender, you can't have too many of those. This one is called Vera.
At home, in the garden there is quite a bit of white around.
I'd
forgotten about the Narcissi bulbs we planted in a pot. They are
delicate and white and have three heads. Some of the Wood Anemones we
bought on-line as
small plugs last Autumn have flowered. The Spirea Bridal Wreath is in
full flower as is the Amelanchier. We have bird feeders close to the
Amelanchier and both Long Tailed Tits and Blue Tits sit in it before
launching themselves at the fat balls in the feeders and then swooping
low over the grass to disappear in the Holly hedge at the top of the
garden. I love to sit in the conservatory and watch them. Sometimes
they are joined by a Robin and a Coal Tit. Dunnocks peck around
underneath to pick up the bits that fall to the ground.

All for now.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend.