Hopeful signs of spring

Here in England's north west corner the sun greets us today from a clear blue sky. The birds are singing and busily building their nests and you can almost hear the flowers opening in order to turn their faces to the sun.

Around the garden the daffodils are putting in a later appearance than usual due to the prolonged snow that lasted throughout January.

Winter flowering heathers create cheerful purple carpets.

Camellias are a great substitute for roses which won't be here for another six or eight weeks.

The early azaleas have been in flower for a couple of weeks and will soon be joined by their many later flowering companions.

This hellebore is 'Winter Moonbeam' which we planted last March when it was very small and had just two blooms. Just look at it now. I can definitely recommend this variety.

Peering around the old crab apple tree I see daughter and hubby having an in depth discussion....time to investigate.

The wheel barrow is loaded with tools which means there is a 'man at work!'

This little project was started last summer. The gateway will lead through to the area where hubby chops logs and stores wood of all shapes and sizes

The inspiration came from a wonderful garden we visited last July. We both loved how the owners had used cut logs to create this wall and arch.

I fear ours won't look anything like this but we will hopefully have a loggy sort of wall and a gate that will screen the log chopping area....I'll keep you posted on progress.

Hoping you all had an enjoyable Easter.

Until next time
Eli.

Comments

[Esther]

Everything looks so beautiful in Spring - it really is my favourite season.

[Linda]

I love seeing your pictures. The sun is out here right now, but I don't know for how long. It was suppose to snow in the mountains. Linda

[Helen]

Your photos are wonderful. Love that archway--have never seen something like that before.

It has gone from cool rainy weather to tmepratures that are record breaking for being hot. The temperatures are 40 or more degrees above normal. This has caused flowers to bloom and drop petals right away.

A returm to spring is predicted fro the weekend. For some reason, this intense heat seems eery when there are very few leaves on the trees. The temperatures in my part of New England have rivaled the high temps in August!

[missjulep]

I can't wait to see your results!! That log wall is fantastic!

[periwinkle]

that archway is amazing and love the old apple tree

[melanie]

Beautiful blooms, I love this time of year. :) xxx

[wee cute treasures]

Oh Eli how lovely to see your glorious spring flowers. You put me to shame. I ADORE that archway - what a clever idea. By the way that little doll you made with the skipping rope (right hand side of screen) is so so so cute. Hope you continue to enjoy this spring weather. Love, Carol xoxo

[paula]

Dear Eli,

I am so happy to see spring has sprung in your beautiful part of England! Your flowers are beautiful! Such lovely photos! I can hardly wait to see your roses in bloom! I had my first rose of the year bloom just last week, the Queen of Sweden. I was so happy to see her! :) I loved seeing your project in the works. I look forward to seeing it finished. I am sure it will be as beautiful as the one you shared! I love it! We had a wonderful Easter, as I hope you and your dear family did!

Love to you from a beautiful spring-filled Louisiana,
Paula

[Maggie]

Happy Spring, Eli!
Your garden is amazing - even this early in the year.
I am looking forward to warmer weather after the terrible winter we all have endured.
xxx
Maggie