Sammy-Bear lies concussed by the heat from the wood burning stove! It’s a tough life being a cat at Bealtaine Cottage!
Over the past week there has been a struggle between Winter and Spring as temperatures have moved up and down the thermometer, with hard frost, heavy rain, warm nights and brilliant sun all in the mix!
The rising sun reflected in the mirror at the far end of the veranda.
The amazing light of early Spring…
Moving closer to the mirror, the rising sun looks back at me over the head of the Buddha…quite otherworldly.
This was how the Romantic Poets viewed the world…through a mirror…I understand why!
Further down the gardens, the last seed-head of the Gunnera Manicata stands tall against the storms of winter, saluting the Spring.
The ponds have remained in flood during this winter, the wettest on record since 1866 here in Ireland.
Catkins stand out against a brilliant blue sky, providing some little food for any early Bees.
The shadows of Spring are long, casting patterns and shapes on an ever-changing tapestry.
The kitchen is illuminated by a different light…the light of Spring.
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I Have planted the seeds today Colette and put them in the warm. I cannot wait to have my very own little piece of Bealtaine here.
Thank you
Joanne xxx
That’s great Joanne…I’ve planted this week too, so hopefully abundance will flourish!
Blessings
colette X
Do you know of Seedy Pen Pals? http://www.carllegge.com/seedy-penpals/ It’s also a great way to swap seeds. Jenny
A good idea…to be encouraged!
hello from sunny Norwich where the skies are wide and full of spring light, somehow magnified because the branches are still bare. Violets are flowering on my lawn and my pear tree is almost budding. It is a Heaven on Earth day, half-moon peace and calm…:)
Lovely to hear from you, Mary XXX Blessings XXX
Up here al I have are snowdrops and crocus so far..