Signs of spring!!!

[L&M]

Just something to perk us all up, I saw my first snowdrops today! Also our rested paddock has definitely started to green up, and there are buds appearing on my new apple tree.

I know we have a several more weeks to go, but there are signs there if you look carefully.....

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

There are lots of spring bulbs poking greenery through, locally,daffs andcrocuses,mainly. I haven't actually seen any snowdrops, yet.

 

[cowgirl16]

I saw snowdrops, last week on the way to stables, under a tree in someones front garden! Aren't they a bit early?

 

[L&M]

I saw snowdrops, last week on the way to stables, under a tree in someones front garden! Aren't they a bit early?

Not really, they tend to pop up early to mid january, but it has been mild so possibly that is encouraging them on....

 

[Xmasha]

I planted a load of dafs , tulips and snow drops outside the stables.
The dafs are definitely on their way , I’m so excited as I’ve never been any good at gardening so it’s great to see I’ve done something right ?
No sign of the snow drops yet

 

[Steerpike]

I saw a primrose on our neighbours bank today, cheered me up!

 

[stangs]

Just makes me more depressed. Bring back having 4 seasons and January being properly winter.

 

[Elno]

We've had - 20 these last couple of days ?

 

[poiuytrewq]

Snowdrops now visible above the fallen leaves at work. Also noticed some other green bulby looming shoots coming up but unsure what they are!
The daylight definitely seems a little more on my side!

 

[planete]

i saw a hellebore in full bloom yesterday in a National Trust garden.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Catkins, quite a few out in the hedging in my front paddock.

 

[Peglo]

Daffodils are starting to come up. Definitely too early for up here. They came up early last year too and got a battering.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

There is a clump of snowdrops I walk past regularly that is always in flower by late Nov. I have crocuses coming up and see lots of daffodils poking through locally.

 

[rabatsa]

There are buds on both willows and hazel bushes round here.

 

[Bernster]

Saw a massive bumble bee on New Year’s Day. Assume that’s way too soon and it got confused with this mild weather!

 

[babymare]

2 wood pigeons were getting jiggy with it on our garage roof ?

 

[SantaVera]

sparrows in and out of nest boxes on the hay shed this morning

 

[SantaVera]

sparrows in and out of nest boxes on the hay shed this morning

also the woodpecker was hard at work yesterday and i have hawtorn putting up leaves

 

[Fransurrey]

I've seen hazel catkins. Under no illusions, though. Feb and March tend to be tough months, these days.

 

[Miss_Millie]

Just makes me more depressed. Bring back having 4 seasons and January being properly winter.

Yes, my bluebells are coming up, they should be appearing in late Feb - March at the earliest. The climate is changing, I feel very uneasy about the spring buds appearing on all of my plants.

 

[holeymoley]

I love Spring and looking forward to it but I just feel we’ve not really had a Winter yet! Yes we’ve had wind and rain but temperatures have been wayyy milder than usual. Colder temperatures seem to be short lived. I need the cold weather to set my horse up for the spring and summer!

 

[PurBee]

Daffodils are starting to come up. Definitely too early for up here. They came up early last year too and got a battering.

mine came up during mild nights of 7c and day 10c+ temps over xmas. Now im wondering during these 8 weeks of potential cold if theyll die-off again!

I didnt get a chance to plant more daff bulbs in autumn, now im glad!

 

[Berpisc]

Seen a couple of snowdrops in bud, bulbs are starting to come up. I do wonder if we will pay for the unremarkable winter in February/March time.

 

[PurBee]

. I need the cold weather

Those 4 words shall never pass my lips, under any circumstances! ?

 

[cowgirl16]

Seen a couple of snowdrops in bud, bulbs are starting to come up. I do wonder if we will pay for the unremarkable winter in February/March time.

I fear you could be right - it's happened before!

 

[Polos Mum]

I think we've had this a few years now - we refer to it as 'false spring' sadly. Lots of wildlife think it is warm enough to start making babies, I hope they are right but fear they are not.
We often have snow at Easter now.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Having got a birthday in early February, I've had more cold and wet or cold and snowy ones than spring like ones. Ne'er cast a clout and all that....
When I had daughter in the 80s at the end of March we had to negotiate snow for the following week or so, so nothing new to get a cold snap.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Me too, it is a remarkable year when it doesn't snow at all in the first week in Feb, in Yorkshire.

 

[planete]

Spotted a lump on Sophie's neck tonight. It turned out to be a well-fed tick! That is a sign of Spring I could well do without.

 

[L&M]

False spring or not, both ours came in this afternoon with their grass glands up!

Though the 10 day forecast is indicting much cooler temps so will probably slow things down again.....