We have arrived at the end of February and the bonds and shackles of Winter have loosened. Each day is lengthening as we move away from a long period of wind and rain. But the garden has survived remarkably intact and undamaged.There is a soft mildness on the cheek now on sunnier days and the feel is now that Spring is slowly taking its fresh and gentle grip. Things are emerging.
Signs of growth are everywhere in the garden. Buds are swelling and leaves appearing. When we come to look back on the pictures of this time later in the year it will look cold and stark. But for us right here and now, these small signs of growth are small treasures.
All gardeners have plans and schemes at this time of year. They are the gardeners' new year resolution 8 weeks late. Ours will be to add more native wild flowers and create specific habitats. Become even more productive in the veg patch and grow a wider variety. Sow, cultivate and grow-on more from seeds. Improve the lawns and grass areas.
It is nice to plan and look ahead to Spring and Summer and how they each unwrap themselves. Hugely anticipated presents indeed.
