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| Pale Splendor |
The yellow glare of daffodils that bought us through March has now faded. However, if you frequent your local woodland, you may find that there is green & blue baize of bluebells currently making an appearance.
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| White Bluebells |
The pale splendour these quintessential April flowers will not be with us for long this year, apparently, due to the drought conditions. Having said that, I have seen at least a months-worth of rain this week already; it certainly felt like that on my cycle to and from work.
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| Mauve Bluebells |
We have bluebells in our garden but both Grandmas tell us that they are part of the Spanish Armada of invasive/non-native types.
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| A Carpet of Bluebells |
This year, I have made a special effort to locate the ephemeral and suitably delicate, native variety on my wandering and photograph these pretty little beauties while I can. Bluebells appear in many different pastel shades including blue, purple, pink and white.
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| A Rainy April Walk Atop Welshbury Hillfort |
Also available around this time, Ransoms (Wild Garlic) are ready for picking. These plants are easily located by their strong fragrance, if they are growing in your vicinity.
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| Wild Garlic aka Ransoms |
Chopped Ransom leaves can make a perky addition to your kitchen – my daughter also enjoys just chewing on a freshly picked leaf when we are out.
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| A Green Carpet of Ransoms |
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