We’ve had hoar frosts and a smattering of snow this week, not weather conducive to gardening, luckily today it’s warmed up a bit and everything has thawed.
The little patch of snowdrops by the pond is looking very pretty. A few stately homes round here open their gardens at this time of year for people to see the snowdrops. My WI is off to Goldsborough Hall in a couple of weeks time and they have a huge display.
For me, this time of year is all about hope, winter is passing, the days are getting noticeably longer and there’s shoots appearing all over the garden, bulbs, perennials and buds on trees. They may only be small, but they’re starting, spring will soon be here! These big red buds are the shoots of a peony.
There’s a few shrubs putting on a quiet, understated display at the moment, they are all the more appreciated at this time of year. The skimmia is in the Amber and Amethyst garden with it’s tiny coral coloured buds…
Hebe’s a great at all times of the year, there’s the flowers in the summer and the foliage the rest of the year. I’ve got several of diffent sizes and colours. This one has reddish-purple tinge to it’s leaves and will (hopefully) be covered in purple flowers in the summer.
Looking at the garden from upstairs at this year really shows the bare structure and plan of the garden, what it doesn’t show is everything that’s happening underneath 🙂
thecraftycreek 
What a lovely garden with a wonderful outlook. Enjoy your snowdrop visit. Margaret Chapman
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Glorious view of your back garden, even in “bare bones”season. Thank you! Know your WI will have a great time looking through that home and garden.
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Love the look of the garden – the only down side is that I don’t live near enough for a wander around!
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If ever you’re passing…
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I want snowdrops, lots of them, but I think we are too cold. I’ll have to check! Your garden is going to burst forth in spring, especially after all the care you gave it this past year!
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Your garden has good bones. It still looks inviting during winter. Love that mossy wall. I think all of us gardeners are looking for signs of hope. The only thing sure is Spring won’t pass us by whether it is early, late to arrive or short lived..
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Your garden is looking great. I can’t wait to see it in full bloom
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Just fabulous and what a view!
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Hello Margaret, you have a lovely back view, and quite a large garden. Certainly soon you will have a lovely show for Spring. Thank you for taking us around with you. Regards Mandy xx
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