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Brightening the Winter Garden

neellan

By neellan

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After all the rain and gales it was nice to see some sunshine this morning so I had a wander around the garden, after picking up yet more twigs and branches that storm Imogen had left strewn around, there were quite a few welcome flowers too.

Clumps of Snowdrops in the hedgerow

Double Snowdrops catching the sunlight

Pale Crocus among the Cyclamen leaves

Iberis Sempervirens about to open on the bank.

There were lots of Primroses out too but they were rather battered by the gales, their delicate flowers looked bedraggled so I didn’t show their faces, all they need is sunshine to perk up once more……just like us!

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Lovely woodland flowers, they stood up well to Imogen, hopefully the primroses will to soon xxx

10 Feb, 2016

 

Spring has definitely arrived in your garden,Neellan..and Imogen didn't win with all those lovely flowers..I'm sure the Primroses will be holding their heads up before very long.. :o)xx

10 Feb, 2016

 

Thank you Pam the Primroses and Anemone Blanda were still suffering but they are sure to revive especially if the suncontinues for a few days xxx :o)

Thank you Sandra, lovely to see them amid the dowdiness of most things in the garden at this time of year here, we will all feel better for a little sunshine xxx :o)

10 Feb, 2016

 

So lovely to see these very welcome signs of spring in your garden. Really pretty.

10 Feb, 2016

 

Thank you Wildrose always good to see them appear isn't it they are very welcome :o)

Thank you for liking Tracey :o)

10 Feb, 2016

 

lovely spring scene to share with us. makes my heart sing :o)

11 Feb, 2016

 

Lovely snowdrops ! mine are very poor this year not sure why love that Iberis in the bank .

11 Feb, 2016

 

Thank you Seaburngirl so pleased my spring flowers cheered you too :o)

Thank you Kidsgran sorry to hear your Snowdrops are not so good this year perhaps they haven't had enough sunshine yet. :o)

Thank you for liking Klahanie, Bjs and Steragram :o)

11 Feb, 2016

 

Lovely Neellan. My garden is about a week behind yours. No Crocuses yet.

11 Feb, 2016

 

It's nice to see the spring bulbs isn't it ... I'm glad those winds have gone now. I hope your garden didn't have too much damage :o)

11 Feb, 2016

 

Thank you Linda you have them to look forward to and they are sure to be a delight :o)

Thank you Hywel it's always a treat to see them, the wind was a nuisance no damage though just lots of twigs and branches down over the garden, kept me busy tidying them up :o)

11 Feb, 2016

 

It gives one a real boost to see the flowers coming into bloom Neellan,thankyou for sharing yours, my Snowdrops have also done me proud this year, they must like all the rain we've been having, the Crocus are looking good and for some strange reason the birds are leaving them alone, they are eating my Primroses instead, lol....my Iberis is also coming into flower, its a great favourite of mine and normally provides me with a lovely white to show up my tulips, this year it will be over and done with come tulip time.....Twigs and branch collection is a must here as well, each time I venture down the garden....

13 Feb, 2016

 

Thank you Lincslass they have certainly had a plenty of rainwater! a primula in a pot by the front door has had every deep pink flower eaten but the crocus are fine here too...odd, there has certainly been more twigs and branches to clear this year - thanks to all those blessed named storms! :o)

Thank you for liking Bathgate :o)

13 Feb, 2016

 

Thank you Homebird they are a welcome sight, the doubles are attractive and stand out amidst the singles :o)

14 Feb, 2016

 

Isn't it funny they never seem to eat the yellow leafed ones....

14 Feb, 2016

 

They know what they like I suppose! tinkers.... :o)

15 Feb, 2016

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