Harbinger of Spring

Colesbourne Park is undoubtedly one of the best places to see early, and varied, snowdrops in profusion. The collection at the park was started by John Elwis at the turn of the last centuary - he even found a unique specie in Turkey in 1874 which is now named after him, Galanthus elwesii. Now his great grandson Henry, his wife Carolyn together with Dr John Grimshaw tend to, and develop, the collection. Colesbourne now boasts over 160 varieties of snowdrop.

Early spring colours are unbeatable. Soon be daffodile time :)

Spring Has (almost) Sprung

Chew Valley Lake

A wonderful walk on a rare beautiful day when even at the end of January spring seemed to be in the air.

With the lake still part frozen a group of snowdrops were blooming merrily amongst the undergrowth. Here @ home Gloucestershire is home to the national collection of snowdrops - Marilyn and I visit each year to look and marvel at the amazing variety of snow white teardrops..

Even in winter natures colours can be quite spectacular: