Did you know that the first day of Spring in 2019 is Wednesday, the 20th of March - well that is what the calendar may tell us - but out and about yesterday it really was a lovely spring-like day. In fact many in the UK experienced temperatures around 16C (61F) and the unseasonably mild weather saw the warmest Valentine’s Day (14th February) in more than twenty years recorded in the Welsh town of Bala, Gwynedd.
There was definitely 'a spring in our step' as Eddie and I enjoyed a walk in the garden,
the crocus were pleased to see the sunshine, as they formed a ring around the tree
Several clumps of snowdrops looked so beautiful,
as they bowed their heads in the sunlight
and the early daffodils were such a cheerful sight
Leaving the garden behind, we just enjoyed a walk around the neighbourhood, sometimes it's just the simple things of life that are so pleasing …
Of course the first thing I did on our return was put the kettle on, well you just can't beat a nice cup of tea (or coffee), especially if you have a small piece of low carb Black Forest Gateau with it … please see recipe details here
Of course the first thing I did on our return was put the kettle on, well you just can't beat a nice cup of tea (or coffee), especially if you have a small piece of low carb Black Forest Gateau with it … please see recipe details here
Wishing all readers a Happy Weekend
All the best Jan
Wow! Have a nice weekend
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much for this wonderfully evocative post! It certainly made me feel springlike!
ReplyDeleteGosh, your daffodils are way ahead of ours. They are barely coming into bud!
And your Black Forest Gateau looks amazing. It has always been one of my favourites, so I am keen to try your recipe.
Thank you so much for sharing!😊😊
Have a great weekend!
Lovely photos. Another gorgeous day again here, I can't believe it's February.
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a lovely day and flowers blooming too. Glad you both enjoyed yourselves. My daffodils do not bloom until around May 20. What's funny is I am at the top of a hill and just below me is another smaller hill and the daffodils there bloom about two weeks before mine do. I guess my northern exposure and slightly higher altitude keeps us on the cooler side. It's the only thing I can figure. Such a funny thing.
ReplyDelete...beautiful preview of things to come for us, thanks.
ReplyDeleteNice to see spring blooms, I put a lot of tulips out this year
ReplyDeleteSomeday.......But at the moment it's 24F and snowing in northeast Ohio.......Someday spring will come, but we often have our worst snowstorms after March 20th, sometimes in April.
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde, assim sendo, foi um lindo dia de primavera antecipado, as lindas fotos são primaveris.
ReplyDeleteAG
Yes, spring is a wonderful time. Had to great day here, too. Valerie
ReplyDeleteCrocuses, snowdrops...what spring, Jan! I envy because is a lot of days when spring comes here.
ReplyDeleteYour cake seams to be delicious!
Love your spring flowers, that's a nice way to finish up a walk Jan, yum.
ReplyDeleteLove the pics! and oh ..the green..and flowers - i CAN NOT wait!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos! I'm looking forward to seeing flowers in a few weeks!
ReplyDeleteThe simple things so often ARE the best. Thank you for sharing the wonder of an early Spring.
ReplyDeleteSplendid sights of Spring amidst Winter! And the Black Forest piece of cake is just the right one to celbrate those sights.
ReplyDeletethe crocus around the tree, would that be considered a fairy circle?
ReplyDeleteHey, I have flowers coming up, too here in central Indiana...in my basement under lights. Happy Saturday!
ReplyDeleteThe early flowers are a treat.
ReplyDeleteHere we're buried in snow.
It was simply gorgeous here yesterday. 59 degrees. I wanted so badly to go out, but had to wait for UPS to pick up an Amazon package I am returning.
ReplyDeleteI'm pea green with envy! You've seen flowers blooming outdoors!! WOW, what a treat. Was 21 degrees here again this am (F), cold, ugly, gray...certainly no hint of spring or flowers. But I am definitely in count down mood waiting for spring to come. I HATE winter.
ReplyDeleteLove.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you, too.
ReplyDeleteGrrrrr......now I want some of that cake!!!!!! :)
Wonderful sights of spring in your garden. No wonder there's a spring in your step! The gateau looks delicious! Happy weekend!
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ReplyDeleteBoa tarde, assim sendo, foi um lindo dia de primavera antecipado, as lindas fotos são primaveris.
AG
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Good afternoon, so it was a beautiful early spring day, the beautiful photos are spring-like.
AG
CJ Kennedy said...
ReplyDeletethe crocus around the tree, would that be considered a fairy circle?
Hi CJ
My youngest grand-daughter and I love the flower fairies, and yes there are 'crocus fairies'
see The Crocus Fairies https://flowerfairies.com/the-crocus-fairies/
But a fairy ring, also known as fairy circle, elf circle, elf ring or pixie ring, is a naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms. The rings may grow to over 10 metres (33 ft) in diameter, and they become stable over time as the fungus grows and seeks food underground. They are found mainly in forested areas,... read more here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_ring
All the best Jan
Oh, what a beautiful sight!!!! If indeed a tad early.
ReplyDeleteWe are so far away from spring here!
ReplyDeleteI love them.
I used to live in Bala, Ontario!
Feliz tarde de domingo.
ReplyDeleteI love when signs of spring start popping up. None here so far- and we are getting a little snow tonight. But- I feel hopeful that spring will be here in a month or so and the days are getting longer, which I love. Thanks for sharing the photos of spring popping up. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Yeah .,...spring is in the air....we have beautiful spring weather today....enjoy the week liove Ria 💕
ReplyDeleteSpring is in the air, pretty flowers.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to experience such SPRING LIKE DAY during winter dear Jan!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh these pretty blooms just made my day :)))
i bet you enjoyed the beautiful walk thoroughly !
Yes Real joy can be find in simple ordinary things ,no truer words!
Wow, beautiful weather and beautiful pictures!! Lucky you! Thanks for the recipe! Big Hugs!
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