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Title: Spring is on the way.
Post by: Palustris on January 12, 2006, 17:43:05
The first things.
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Post by: busy_lizzie on January 12, 2006, 18:00:18
Eric that is so wonderful to see, even though there are no signs up here in the North East yet.  I can't wait, and keep examining our front garden where our snow drops are planted.  :) busy_lizzie
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Post by: Heldi on January 12, 2006, 19:19:11
Aaaw Eric... lovely pictures!


Busy, I noticed two doors along from me a snowdrop fully opened and some daffs about to open.  I suspect,being the suspicious person wot I am, they've been bought and plonked in.  ;)
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Post by: Tulipa on January 12, 2006, 19:28:20
Eric, your photos have really cheered me up, I can't wait for spring to come now, had enough of winter!  Thank you.
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Post by: Paulines7 on January 12, 2006, 20:19:23
Lovely photos.  This forum needed something to cheer us all up.
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Post by: adam04 on January 12, 2006, 20:26:18
i love the name of the top photo!!  ;D
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Post by: Lady Cosmos on January 12, 2006, 21:04:09
So did I, Something to cheer me up ;D ;D
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Post by: GREENWIZARD on January 12, 2006, 22:28:04
mr gw always looks forward to seeing wee lambs
lovely pics :)
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Post by: rosebud on January 12, 2006, 22:44:04
Eric, nice pictures ,yes spring is getting a little nearer, my bulbs have all shown there heads ;D ;D.
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Post by: Robert_Brenchley on January 12, 2006, 23:06:31
I've got snowdrops sprouting, but I won't really believe in spring till I see the bees bringing in pollen. Then I'll know things are moving.
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Post by: Obelixx on January 13, 2006, 08:16:30
We had some snowdrops in the sunniest spot of the garden just after the Boxing day snows cleared.   However, we are back below freezing after a +3 blip yesterday.  Spring won't get under way here till March and last year March started with heavy snows and the occasional -20 overnight.   Everything went whoosh in April and soon caught up.
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Post by: Palustris on January 13, 2006, 09:32:48
Just to put things in perspective a little, this is the scene in the rest of the wood.
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Post by: Tulipa on January 13, 2006, 10:05:16
Wow, it must be wonderful to have the space for a wood in your garden, I wish...
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Post by: lorna on January 13, 2006, 11:51:19
Eric. Once again lovely pics. Thank you.
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Post by: Plocket on January 13, 2006, 12:00:16
Oh lambs are so cute (mmmm mint sauce!!!) and the flowers are a delight. Our spring flowers are a bit behind yours though Eric!
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Post by: dibberxxx on January 13, 2006, 13:04:03
Eric lovely pics , spring will soon be here huray ,those lambs are so sweet ;)
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Post by: Delilah on January 13, 2006, 13:14:11
luuurvly piccys :D

I'm with Adam - love the name of the first one! ;D
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Post by: MagpieDi on January 14, 2006, 00:59:59
Lovely to see those Eric !   :)
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Post by: Carol on January 14, 2006, 17:04:00
Good pics Eric.  I would like a small wood as well.

;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Robert_Brenchley on January 14, 2006, 17:49:08
I was hefting my hives this afternoon (ancient beekeeper tradition; you lift them a fraction, and the weight shows you whether or not they have enough food. Mine do) and noticed the tops are coverered with splots of yellow bee poo. Obviously at some point over the last week it warmed up enough for them to come out for what's euphemistically known as 'a good cleansing flight'. It's a good sign.
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Post by: Debs on January 14, 2006, 17:59:45
My snowdrops are out in the cold North East - mind you they were against

a south facing brick wall and nestled amongst some overgrown lavender.

Debs
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Post by: Palustris on January 14, 2006, 19:18:02
There are more clumps of Aconites ahowing and more Snowdrops with white heads. Also noticed some bee activity on the late Ivy flowers too in todays cold but bright sunshine.