A small amount of blossom has been in evidence since the second half of February. Much of it is in gardens in the form of the popular cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera "Pissardii"). In some respects, like the snowdrop, this blossom can be a false harbinger of spring. However, it is now (in early March) being joined by the wild blackthorn and this is a clear sign that at least "meteorological spring" has arrived.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2
