Roll on Spring

Is it just me or does this winter seem to have been going on for ever? I've been going out faithfully to break the ice forming on the ponds since well before Christmas now and my car was covered with frost this morning too.

Nature however is made of sterner stuff and the crocuses in my bulb bed are poking their little heads up enthusiastically.



Elsewhere tulips are following suit although there is no sign of activity from the pots with the daffodils in.


These are still to show signs of life although considering the weather, who can blame the little chaps for wanting a lie in!