Signs of Spring

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Signs of Spring

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OK It's not cacti or succulents, but I couldn't resist this sure sign that Spring is on it's way. Taken this morning on the way to the greenhouse to do a bit more repotting before it's time for the first watering. Incidentally it was 15[sup]o[/sup]C in the greenhouse with the vents open!
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Re: Signs of Spring

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Hi David,

You are a lot earlier than my place in sunny Derbyshire;)
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Re: Signs of Spring

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Hi David, Lovely (tu) a sign of what just around the corner.
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Re: Signs of Spring

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Looks a lot like my garden, only I'm still mostly yellow with blue just coming through :)

My new (old!) greenhouse has been getting a lot warmer than 15C, closer to 30C, but it is nearly empty and I imagine it lacks thermal mass. It cools down again very fast once the sun departs!
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Re: Signs of Spring

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Very colourful Davd a nice hint of spring!!
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Re: Signs of Spring

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Lovely pic, David.

We had our first crocus flower this morning. So far it remains untrampled by the pigeons. :)
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Re: Signs of Spring

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Hi Julie

You can see evidence of pigeon trampling in my picture if you look carefully on the left! The tree the crocuses are under is one I hang feeders on.
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Re: Signs of Spring

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Aaah yes!

Same for us... crocuses under the feeding station. We usually like the pigeons clearing up what the doves kick out. Our lawn has more cotyledons than blades. :)
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Re: Signs of Spring

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Gorgeous! A nice bit of colour for the time of year!
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Re: Signs of Spring

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MIne has more dog bones & a few squashed crocuses definitely not a pretty sight;)
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