I saw an article on the news that said there should only be 5 - 10 wild flowers showing at this time of year. Apparently they've counted more than 60 in one city. We're due a cold spell soon though.
I was just about to leave the same comment as Jan - I also heard on radio 4 this morning that there were 63 different flowers out at the moment, I think the survey had been in Cardiff, or perhaps Carlisle (I wasn't 100% awake!)
The wassailing event was worth going to and there was a huge turnout. This was the third annual event and I'm sure with such a good turnout, it will be on again next year. Perhaps you could put a reminder at the end of your calendar to look out for it in Jan 2013!
I;m usually scratching around looking for green shoots at this time of year, but the snowdrops etc are well on their way - I hope they all survive! Ive never thought about planting a juniper - do you use the berries? xxxxx
There's a surprising amount of green around isn't there? I have little spots of colour here and there too,winter jasmine, snowdrops, one or two little crocus, pulmonaria, the odd primula flower. Not exactly a blaze of colour, you have to go and look for them but nevertheless they are there.
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I have very much the sam green plants (but no juniper) and also daffodil shoots coming up dur to the mild weather!
ReplyDeleteI saw an article on the news that said there should only be 5 - 10 wild flowers showing at this time of year. Apparently they've counted more than 60 in one city. We're due a cold spell soon though.
ReplyDeleteI have quite a bit of green in the garden at the moment. Even the grass needs a good mow! x
ReplyDeleteI was just about to leave the same comment as Jan - I also heard on radio 4 this morning that there were 63 different flowers out at the moment, I think the survey had been in Cardiff, or perhaps Carlisle (I wasn't 100% awake!)
ReplyDeleteThe wassailing event was worth going to and there was a huge turnout. This was the third annual event and I'm sure with such a good turnout, it will be on again next year. Perhaps you could put a reminder at the end of your calendar to look out for it in Jan 2013!
yes I am tempted to get the mower out! have lots of green and some pink as my geraniums are still in flower!!!
ReplyDeleteI have no shortage of green at this time of year - it's colour I crave.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that pieris so facinating!? Love it! Everything looks so green and lush. How lucky...
ReplyDeleteIs there anything more beautiful ?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Your photos !!!
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I;m usually scratching around looking for green shoots at this time of year, but the snowdrops etc are well on their way - I hope they all survive! Ive never thought about planting a juniper - do you use the berries? xxxxx
ReplyDeletesaw my 'outside' first daffodils yesterday
ReplyDeleteI have a primrose in flower. The plants are so confused by this mild winter :(
ReplyDeleteThere's a surprising amount of green around isn't there? I have little spots of colour here and there too,winter jasmine, snowdrops, one or two little crocus, pulmonaria, the odd primula flower. Not exactly a blaze of colour, you have to go and look for them but nevertheless they are there.
ReplyDeleteRoll on Springtime! Happy New Year to you and yours. x
ReplyDeleteThat pieris is looking good. I must go and see how mine is gettig on.
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