"Bother," and "O blow!"

There may have been frost this morning, and there may be talk of snow and ice yet in England BUT......!

'The Wind in the Willows' By Kenneth Graham has a beautiful opening chapter where Mole ....bolted out of the house without even waiting to put on his coat. Something up above was calling him imperiously ......

With coats ON, we have been busy under this ancient apple tree (which pre-dates local houses and gardens) - getting ready for spring in our garden.

....Grateful for another season we have been granted to enjoy