Spring's on its way: snowdrops spotted today

[betty swollocks]

a full two weeks earlier than I've ever seen them before. Here's the evidence:-

Also something else seen further up the road:-

 

[Arch]

Oh, there's a thread over on GardenChat about just that, trying to measure the march of spring northwards. You should post those pics there.

http://gardeningchat.net/threads/the-bulb-race-across-the-uk.138/#post-1458

 

[Melonfish]

Aye, snowdrops and pansies. i've also seen buds from poplar, ash and elder has green shoots out already.
up here in the nw that is very early indeed for all this plant activity. i reckon we'll get a frost snap near feb tho to sort everything out.

 

[Saluki]

Wow, they are really early. Its still all mud around here but I shall keep my eyes peeled for flora while geocaching tomorrow.

 

[subaqua]

we have daffs about 2 inches out of the soil in the window box in the front of the house. the trees also have a inch or so of new growth green shoots on them

 

[i hate hills]

Wow just about first week in Jan gone and still no snow up here!!!!!!!!! Is spring really on it's way ?

 

[coffeejo]

IIRC, last year we didn't get any frost/ice until late Jan/Feb, by which point the roadsides were bright and cheery with early blooms. And I do believe I've experienced more white Easters than I have Christmases.

 

[i hate hills]

IIRC, last year we didn't get any frost/ice until late Jan/Feb, by which point the roadsides were bright and cheery with early blooms. And I do believe I've experienced more white Easters than I have Christmases.

Sorry Jo i've probably jinxed it now and the whole country will be snowbound by Wednesday.

 

[coffeejo]

Sorry Jo i've probably jinxed it now and the whole country will be snowbound by Wednesday.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

I love riding around sussex in the spring..cant think of a better place when all the bluebells are out etc

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

a full two weeks earlier than I've ever seen them before. Here's the evidence:-

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Also something else seen further up the road:-

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Wot part of the word bs?

Can't wait till they are out round here

 

[rich p]

I have a primrose in flower.


That is all.

 

[MattHB]

One of my roses is being stupid and is trying to open a bud at the moment. I've not got any sign of bulbs yet, but I put them in a bit late!

 

[Baggy]

There is one daffodil open in my neighbour's garden - it's been blooming for about a week.

 

[summerdays]

The weather men keep hinting that it may get cooler before the end of the month. Currently I have some leaves but no bulbs in flower.