Today I only spent a few minutes in the Magic Garden as the lure of a walk in the sun proved too strong. I did though note the occasional daisy responding to that sunlight. I was also cheered by one of the scruffy wee violas I put in last autumn. Their wee faces do make me smile. I have winter pansies out the front which are distinctly blousy in comparison but equally scruffy! I confess I didn’t even bother to get the ‘proper’ camera out so these will have to do!

I couldn’t persuade Ben to stay out once I was home - he clearly felt a couple of hours fresh air was quite enough! He will suddenly decide that out is better and I will know that spring has arrived!