In the past few days daffodils, snowdrops and primroses have flowered in our garden.

It's a wonderful sign that spring is within sight . . .

. . . and an indication of all the colour to come after the bleakness and grey of winter.

The alarm clock seems to have gone off for many plants which are springing to life.

At Bicclescombe Park in Ilfracombe, North Devon, we have blossom on trees, blooming daffodils and snowdrops in flower.

In our garden the chives, mint and lemon balm are waking up.

Camellias, fuschias and hyacinths are also emerging . . . . . . and crocuses and heather are blooming.

A wonderful time of year.