All around the garden, tiny flashes of green are appearing as daffodil and tulip foliage is thrusting through the soil.
All the snowdrops are in full fettle and look like glistening pearls amongst grey-green leaves.
I hadn't realised that this pot of vivid irises had begun flowering, so was quick to move it into a more prominent position on the terrace where it can be appreciated from inside.
Not content yet with the February display, we nipped to the garden centre to buy some potted bulbs.
Planted in the terrace seat along with r. Special Anniversary and some wallflowers, I've added some miniature narcissi, some pink hyacinths and a selection of primulas in blues and yellows.
Pockets remain among the bedding to add some violas when I can find some suitable varieties.
At the outer edge of each bed on the patio, the crocuses have failed to materialise. Usually the striped foliage is at least visible by now. Therefore clumps of blue irises and purple crocuses have been planted to inject some colour in what can be quite bare beds. If the other crocuses emerge, it'll make a beautiful display.
Pink primulas adorn the potting table. These will eventually go down into the Pink Garden when it gets replanted in the spring.
Storm Erik passed over this week leaving our patch unscathed, thankfully. Milder conditions continue to build for the coming week which should help to bring on further flowers from our bulbs, with narcissi looking to be next in focus.
Happy gardening!
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