Maximum temperature in the Charente today 13C, minimum 7C. Rain measured this morning nil, but it is forecast for later today. 30km/h South-Westerly wind up to 61 km/h.
We went out for lunch on Thursday, these photos are just to tide you over until I edit them all. I took a lot, as we were trying to plan a route to have lunch with friends. David, watch out for the cheeseboard 😏
Bergenia Cordifolia.
Rose.
Crocus
Snowdrop.
Chaenomeles japonica,
As above
Crocus that does not want to open on a colder day.
Kalanchoe.
Viburnum tinus.
Buttercup which Google seems to think looks better turned on its side!
Lawn daisy - (Bellis perennis)
Wild Violets - (Viola canina)
Eurasian blue tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).
Great tit (Parus major)
See also my
So gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen one like the white flower with the green tips.
I am surprised as snowdrops grow in America as well as the UK. They are beautiful in early spring. Happy week, Diane
DeleteBeautiful photos . . . you make me very hungry for Spring to hurry and come to our neck of the woods :)
ReplyDeleteI just hate winter, the warmer days cannot arrive fast enough for me! Thanks for the comment. Keep well Diane
DeleteThe second and fourth photos are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThe roses have been amazing they have so far flowered right thorough winter. Snowdrops are only early spring but I love them. Take care Diane
DeleteEspectacular.
ReplyDeleteLindas pastagens.
Saudações.
Megy Maia
Obrigado pelo comentário, saudações a você também, Diane
DeleteMy taste buds are primed for the cheeseboard, my envy genes on full alert! Just don't catch any viruses floating around the restaurant, Diane!
ReplyDeleteLOL it was a spectacular cheese board as well...... No viruses near here (yet), Diane
DeleteBeautiful, delicate & vibrant colored blossoms!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anni your visit here is appreciated. Hope that all is well, Diane
DeleteWell your garden definitely thinks it's spring Diane, gorgeous colourful blooms 🌹 Hope you are both well and enjoying the beautiful French countryside 💙
ReplyDeleteThe weather here is pretty horrible at the moment, we are on the edge of the storm that is causing havoc in the UK. Thankfully we are no closer!! Looking forward to some sun and a break in the high winds. We are both reasonably well just a few minor ailments!! Hope all is well with you. Diane
DeleteSo many flowers, is it spring already?
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it, but we have had frosts as late as May so anything could happen yet. Enjoy your weather, Diane
DeleteIn my comment on your last post, Diane, I said how much I liked your close-ups - and then you show us these fabulous images! Like David, I'm looking forward to drooling over that cheese board - sorry, I meant that I'm looking forward to drooling over THE IMAGES OF that cheeseboard! Take good care - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteRichard that is an exceptional cheese board, if only all the restaurant did one like that 🧀🧀😊
DeleteHope you are both well now. Take care Diane
Oh my, that first bunch of blooms is gorgeous.
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