Cherry blossom is serious business in Japan. Every year the ‘forecasts’ predict the arrival of the first blooms, which are then tracked across the country like a weather front.
Read MoreIt’s the little things in life. And Snowdrops are one of the littlest.
What is it about these delicate flowers that induces thousands to seek them out at this time of year? Is it because they are a harbinger of spring?
Read MoreThe mild weather is certainly having a curious effect on plants across the country. In my garden, in Lincolnshire, red campion, knautia and lychnis, usually summer performers, are still doing their thing and last week we heard about daffodils blooming all over the place.
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