Maximum temperature in the Charente today 18C, minimum 10C. Rain measured this morning 3mm but we have a blue sky today. 111mm of rain so far this year. 23km/h South-Westerly wind up to 43 km/h.
I say spring has sprung, but I suspect it might be short-lived as the temperatures drop again in the middle of the week. If the forecast is right though, they then go back up again......
Photos were taken today on a walk in the garden.
We have not been without roses at all this year so far - amazing.
Moss and Lichen.
Common Speedwell - A pretty weed.
The first crocus.
Buds on the Red Robin. (Photinia Fraseri).
The first snowdrop. (Galanthus nivalis).
Buds on the Viburnum (Viburnum tinus).
The return of the fly!!!! Also Viburnum tinus)
Gendarme beetles or firebug, (Pyrrhocoris apterus).
As above -African masks!
Fairies a the bottom of the garden... no, I cannot identify it!
In the house, buds on the orchid...
The Christmas poinsettia is still thriving..
and cheating with a fridge magnet
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