Spring is nearly here

The snowdrops at Four Seasons are always a sight to behold and the first daffodils are just coming up at the front. Aconites, self sowing primroses and hellebore are also out. As the evenings get lighter I was walking around the garden at dusk the other day and the sound of birdsong was really delightful. Last Tuesday was a gorgeous almost spring day - a real blue sky day- and I was able to hang out the washing for the first time this year firm in the knowledge that it would be verynearlyalmost dry by the end of the day. The guests over from Canada (who wrote in our guest book: "Most enjoyable stay. Well equipped and lovely grounds. Thank you.") had left a Canada feet deep in snow so were delighted that the UK weather was mild and sunny. Some days were chilly though so a real mixed bag depending on which way the wind was blowing. I have put up a bird feeder near the guests' entry so hopefully some small feathered visitors will find it and take advantage of this hospitality.