Last day in January and there are signs of spring everywhere.

The  daffodils  (Narcissus) are coming up in the meadow…

and the Prunus mume  (Japanese Apricot ) is blooming!

I didn’t have my glasses, but you get the idea. Too bad one  can’t photograph the fragrance.

I know there will be more ‘cold snaps’ before winter releases us from her grip… but these signs that she is waning, gladden the gardener’s heart.

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