Signs of early Spring on the Ladder

A little walk to the shops and back a few days back and it felt like Spring. I spotted an early butterfly and a Queen bee enjoying crocuses in a pot in someone's front garden, proving, yet again, that even the smallest effort such as putting some crocus bulbs in a flower pot can make a big difference in these early days of Spring when the food is a little scarce and temperatures fluctuate.

As usual the sight and scent of the Silver Wattle (Acadia dealbata) in Pemberton Road lifted my spirits.

A little plea here, no matter how tempting to cut a bit off, to leave the blossom on the trees for the insects. This tree will be part of the food network for local bees.

Making my way home, I spot the bright yellow of the daffodils complementing the darker, deeper oranges of the calendula

Plus the first buds are swelling on the rowan trees

What signs of Spring have you spotted in your neighbourhood? Share in the comments