Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis) is blossoming in the west bed defining the vegetable garden. It’s glossy, buttercup-yellow blossoms greet me cheerfully. I’ve planted them purposefully here: they make a beautiful welcome to the garden space, which represents so much work as well as glory.
Meanwhile, snowdrops (Galanthus) are also blooming – they’re sheltering beneath the lilac shrubs west of the kitchen window. I can see them while working on food preparation. They always remind me of my mother, Edna Marland, from whom I get my love of nature.
Crocus are about to blossom: my favourites are the dense purple ones with golden stamens. I must review their names!
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