The gardens came back to life with new leaves on the Photinia
Blossom opened on the Nectarine tree in the polytunnel.
Rhubarb seemed to grow in spurts overnight!
Home made Blackcurrant wine was started as I began to empty the freezer.
Lichens opened up in the warmth of the Spring days.
Beautiful, delicate colours of Spring.
The warming sun began to work it’s magic on the north facing gardens of Bealtaine Cottage.
Garden benches dried out and warmed up enough to beckon the visitor to stop awhile!
Sun, glorious sun…this old piece of driftwood stood up to it’s eighth winter of storms and winds.
As always, there was an early crop of herbs and greens from the tunnel.
Looks like you had a very busy year. Great photos. Here’s to 2013, with a little more settled weather (well, I suppose we can hope!).
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I’ll drink to that! Am so looking forward to the Spring.
Happy New year, Sophie
Colx
Ah spring! We just got another 6″ of snow and it is windy and cold. Your pictures of spring are a very welcome sight! Though the snow is pretty to look at. Patti
And still the tiny ‘snowflakes’ fall – adding a lovely, slightly surreal touch to the pictures!
‘All is calm, all is bright’….. all is seasonal at Bealtaine.
Very best wishes for the New Year, Colette.
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Just back from a 2 hour walk with Jack around the woods by Lough Meelaugh.
Bealtaine Blessings to you
Colx