Cold day, winter sun

Very pleased to see some pale sunshine and blue-ish skies today despite temperatures not getting much above zero. Glad of my work boots with extra thick felt insoles, new winter socks, thermal leggings, fleece-lined trousers, long-sleeved thermal top, vest, 100% cashmere polo neck sweater (a chance find rummaging through the wardrobe this morning but a…

Double hellebore (probably an Ashwood hybrid)

A double hellebore. Just a few early varieties of hellebore are flowering now and the display will only get better, continuing into March and, wait for it, Spring. Here's a taste of what we have to look forward to.