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A little insight into plants, places and natural world that catches Nicola’s eye…

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Another spring beauty, this time Iris 'J. S. Dijt'

Another spring beauty, this time Iris 'J. S. Dijt'.

Look at those pollen-heavy legs! My lawn is more c

Look at those pollen-heavy legs! My lawn is more celandine than grass, but this little fella doesn't mind. It definitely goes to show the importance of letting the odd weed find a home in the garden, especially when it flowers so early in the year.

A close up of 'Cream Beauty'. Little goblets of su

A close up of 'Cream Beauty'. Little goblets of sunshine 🌞

Crocus 'Cream Beauty' and my outdoor fireplace...

Crocus 'Cream Beauty' and my outdoor fireplace... definitely not in working order. We assume it's probably the original from the sitting room🔥🧡

February deliciousness ✨

February deliciousness ✨

Iris 'Blue Note' the first of my bulbs in pots to

Iris 'Blue Note' the first of my bulbs in pots to open 💙 It's hard to capture just how intricate the flowers are in a photo...
(Bulbs bought from @rutlandgardencentre )

Crocus 'Cream Beauty' and Iris 'Blue Note' nearly

Crocus 'Cream Beauty' and Iris 'Blue Note' nearly ready to burst open 💕

My gorgeous witch hazel adding a twist of yellow t

My gorgeous witch hazel adding a twist of yellow to the cold and snowy garden 💛

Snow again! ❄️

Weekend walking and snowdrop hunting 💙

Weekend walking and snowdrop hunting 💙

What a treat to bring a sprig of Sarcococca into t

What a treat to bring a sprig of Sarcococca into the house. The kitchen is full of its delicious perfume 💕

Bright winter aconites on a grey day. These were g

Bright winter aconites on a grey day. These were growing wild by the side of the road which is always a treat to find 💛

Plan drawing to finish the week and the month! Whe

Plan drawing to finish the week and the month! Where did January go?!

Lots of exciting projects in the pipeline for this year ✍️😊

What a way to start to the day! Another part of be

What a way to start to the day! Another part of beautiful Rutland I've always wanted to see in the snow ❄️

I've always wanted to see this road in the snow ❄️ It's even more beautiful than I'd imagined.

Snowy, Flowy, Blowy, Showery, Flowery, Bowery, H

Snowy, Flowy, Blowy,
Showery, Flowery, Bowery,
Hoppy, Croppy, Droppy,
Breezy, Sneezy, Freezy.

The Twelve Months by George Ellis.

I love this poem. The perfect description of an entire year ❄️🍃🌻🍁

When I was a little girl I remember my friend tell

When I was a little girl I remember my friend telling me that the little egg (or the stigma if we're going to be technical) in the centre of primrose flowers was were fairies were born 💛 I still kind of like that idea....

Marmalade-making Sunday 🍊

Marmalade-making Sunday 🍊

Parrotia persica, or Persian ironwood, looking str

Parrotia persica, or Persian ironwood, looking striking with a backdrop of blue sky today 🌳

My garden wall has become a apple buffet for the l

My garden wall has become a apple buffet for the local blackbirds 🍎 Some of my stored cookers have seen better days, but the birds certainly don't seem to mind, especially on these frosty mornings.

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