In My Garden

Flowers in February 2008

Written by John Metcalf. Posted in In my garden

HelleborusFebruary fogs

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February 16th 2008 Primula vulgaris - one of spring’s early delights

 photograph by Richard Ball

Primula vulgaris

Echinacea purpurea frosted

Echinacea seed head after the snow of January 31st 2008

Helleborus orientalis hybrid

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These pictures of Hellebores were taken on a brilliantly sunny dayFebruary 1st 2008

Long tailed tit

Long tail tit

Long tailed tits are now frequent visitors in the garden

Hamamelis x ‘Pallida’

Hamamelis one of the earliest shrubs to flower in the New Year

Galanthus nivalis ‘S.Arnott’

Snowdrops earlier than usual this year - more signs of climate change?