Signs of Spring

[Hoppingmad]

Yesterday I went walking near Norton Mandeville, nr Ongar in Essex and spotted 3 clumps of primroses in bloom.

Surely this is a bit early? What does everyone else think? Has anyone else seen evidence of Spring approaching?

[demicav]

No signs of Spring here in Lancashire, just loads of heavy rain.

[ChrisJB]

I have a lone Primrose out. I usually get an odd one like this, before the real flush of flowers in March.

Regards, Chris

[WithNature]

I live in aylesbury, buckinghamshire and I noticed a couple of clumps of snowdrops in flower already in the old churchyard.

[Ollie]

Seen a few Aconites out this last week if that counts as a sign of Spring
Roger

[juliejam]

Saw a few Snowdrops and crocus in the church yards over the week end ..Plus the leaves of Lords and Ladies are popping up...and the Lesser Periwinkle was showing its purple flower.. quite a colourful week end even though it was rather dull and wet at times...


Julie

[jennyb]

Here is a photo taken on 10th December that I posted on the forum some time ago. Daffodils and autumn leaves! There are even more daffodils out in my garden now. Lots of buds around too.



So, does spring now officially start in December?

Jenny

[witham]

We have Snowdrops out here in Lincs, and all the other bulbs are well up including the Bluebells but no flower buds yet

[epops]

we seen a couple of clumps of primroses out plenty of snowdrops in me garden also i notice the honey suckle is in full leaf in places

[therealbobbo]

I saw quite a large clump of narcissi out,today,obviously,an early variety,I've seen primroses,acconites and snowdrops,they're seasonal.
last week,I saw penstemon flowering,dont know if has been hanging on,since the autumn,or fresh buds are opening.honeysuckle is climbing,everywhere,and nettles are popping up quite normal.
i wonder whenthe first chiffchaff will start calling,then,it's spring,bobbo