Pansies in the kitchen window with the first powdering of snow outside
After five years in Florida, the snow in January was quite an exciting event, but now that we are nudging into the middle of February, we are seriously starting to look forward to Spring. The hundreds of blue grape hyacinths in the garden are coming into bud but so far there is no sign of the much awaited almond blossom although just a few mimosas are coming into yellow flower.
There are signs of various festivities starting up, and I must say that I admire the sturdy stall owners who have continued to keep the markets going throughout the bitterly cold months. We did visit Sommieres a couple of weeks back and were amazed to find that the town centre was filled with well wrapped up shoppers, and the aroma of roasted chickens and delicious fried potatoes wafted around the square and went down extremely well with a glass of mulled wine.
Fairly soon, we will head down to Lunel market and buy a few trays of cheery plants that are almost out of danger of frost, but for the time being, I am keeping my geranium cuttings safely snuggled up in the tool shed, and only take them out now and then for a bit of sunshine.
Jean's bird table doing stirling work for the blue tits
Snow at Montaud
Vineyards around St Drezery
Snow in the garden - the deepest in a long time
Apologies for the repeat!
