Before the rain returned for the day, a walk round the garden this grey, finger nipping, morning revealed
a good selection of camellias in a range of pinks;
plenty of flourishing lichen;
many still flowering snowdrops;
fallen leaves supported by Angel’s Wings;
dancing daffodils;
sheltered cyclamen;
mossy logs;
some hellebore heads held high;
even a bee clinging to clematis Cirrhosa Freckles.
Soon after 2 p.m. when we drove to Walkford for niece Jane’s 40th birthday party at Shelly and Ron’s, essential headlights bejewelled golden droplets in waves thrown up by other vehicles splashing through the increasing puddles, still more swollen by the incessant deluge on our return three hours later. We enjoyed a range of sandwiches, quiches, and other plentiful snacks; and a birthday cake made by Shelly. We enjoyed catching up with the various family members. A variety of beers and wines was on offer. No further sustenance was required later.
The camellias look lovely Derrick! Everything seems to be a little early this year.
We are just getting rid of our snow and the snowdrops are coming out.
Thank you very much, Val
Thank you for the lovely tour of your gardens. I’ll just sit here and sigh.
Much appreciated, Dale
It is uplifting to see the signs of spring in your garden and to know that you both enjoyed a wonderful family occasion. Look after yourselves in this strange weather!
Thank you so much, Anne
Looks like Spring is there in person, even if not there on the calendar. Gorgeous variety of flowers.
Thank you very much, Pat
There was a lot of color in your garden before the rain returned. We’re seeing daffodil leaves poking up from the ground now. It sounds like a lovely birthday celebration.
Thank you so much, Merril
Your garden seems to bloom all year, Derrick! I hope you guys get a few dry days in a row soon.
That would be good, John. Thanks very much
Your garden is just so beautiful and peaceful. My front garden is still burried under 2 feet snow.
Thank you very much, Rupali
I love to see the daffodils announcing spring is near!
Thank you very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful captures, Derick. Many flowers are beginning to bloom in our neck of the woods as well. I hope that the weather cooperates to let them thrive! (Last year on this day we had a major snowstorm but today, so far, it is clear and sunny!
Thank you very much, Donna
Your garden is slowly coming to life again 🙂 Nothing better than a family birthday celebration to dispel dreary weather!
Thank you very much, Rosaliene
The yellow daffodils look delightful Derrick …
Thanks very much, Ivor
The lichen is a sign of clean air so it is good to see. You must be getting very fed up with the rain.
And we are comparatively lucky. Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
And the garden awakens, just in time to remind us that spring is around the corner -even here in Ohio
Thanks very much, Bridget
The return of Spring is certainly manifested in your photos, Derrick
Thank you very much, Dolly
You are very welcome, Derrick.
Oh poor you with all that rain! We weren’t sure until a couple of days ago if the storm would hit us too but fortunately it didn’t; we have too much flooding as it is! I love those cyclamen!
Thank you so much, Clare
So many spring blooms! I had a pot of daffodil bulbs in the garage that never got planted and now they are flowering.
Watching the Country File weather forecast this evening I noticed there’s a lot more rain heading your way. It avoided us today, and it looks like it will miss us tomorrow too. Sorry about that. 🙂
It makes a change for us to get more. Thanks very much, Sue
Heaven and a good photographer. Love this.
Thank you so much, Flow
I love the daffodils, especially the header photo with so many interesting elements. Happy birthday to Jane – sound like a great party with that variety of food. Thanks for the mossy log. 🙂
Much appreciated JoAnna
Gorgeous smile-bringing flowers/plants! Wonderful poetic words about your day!
Happy 40th Birthday to Jane!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
PS…I enjoyed the photo of Autumn and The Owl. 🙂
Thank you so much, Carolyn XX
I am envious of your growing season and the wonders of your garden, Derrick! Best birthday wishes for your niece Jane on turning 40!
Thank you very much, Doug
Looks like Martin has some work to do so those flowers become the total focus! The garden is surely blooming!!
Thank you very much, GP
Those cyclamen are my favorites! How I wish I could grow them in my garden. Happy birthday to your niece.
Thank you very much, Laurie
I love the daffodils reflected in water…
Thanks very much, Judy
Your flowers are gorgeous!
Thank you very much, Luisa
You’re sincerely welcome!
Such beautiful spring flowers, Derrick and Jackie. I particularly like the cyclamens.
Wishing a happy belated birthday to your niece. Sounds like a wonderful time with family!
Thank you very much, Lavinia
Sounds like an excellent day, despite the rain. I’m in two mind about camellias – good early colour – lots of sweeping up. 🙂
They make a colourful carpet for a while, too. Thanks very much, Quercus. I’m pleased you could type that
Love the leaves on the angle wings.
Thank you very much, Sherry
The daffodil reflection picture is stunning.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Maybe is not March yet but your garden seems is in full spring already 🙂
Thank you very much, Riba
A veritable bounty in the garden
Thanks very much, Sheree
Lovely photos! I especially like the one of the daffodils reflected in the basin, which you used for the header. Well done! ~Ed.