The primroses and snowdrops have already started to bloom. The Spring bulb pots I’ve planted for the steps of our French Bed & Breakfast have started to show and flower. My Hellebores are blooming at last this year…so I’ve added a few more! The Chaenomeles (early flowering quince)… have small pink buds bursting into flower.The last year and in particular the last few months have been tough, there’s no denying that. Winter, whilst in reality is only a short few months, seemed to drag on for ages. Too wet or cold to venture out. It’s only the odd days in the Spring sun that reminds you that it won’t be long now till there are more sunny days than wet.
No matter the size or shape of your garden, there are a lot of great benefits from planting posts and tending to flowers. It’s true that it improves both your physical and mental wellbeing, and is an amazing way to get outdoors in the fresh air, learn new skills and have some fun. In fact this year I am going to be learning how to set up and manage my first bee hive. Super excited about this.
It’ll all be worth it come summertime when you’re relaxing in your gorgeous garden with a drink in hand. We will enjoy it, the guests will love it and so will our new bees!!
Who can say no to that!
