February frosts

Hello Bloomers,

The first Narcissi to bloom of 2012

Well February started off a bit on the chilly side, there was snow on the Beacons, frost on the ground and sub zero temperatures for days on end.  This weekend however, the milder air came our way and it almost feels as though Spring is on it's way.  The birds are tweeting and flitting about and it is proving difficult to resist the temptation to start sowing seeds.

So, tomorrow is Valentine's day and alas we do not have enough flowers in bloom at the moment.  All the Hyacinths and Anemones we had growing especially for the most romantic day of the year have all been sold and/or used.  We have lots more things due to flower in the coming weeks but as it stands today the plots are looking more than a little bit bare.
On the plus side, the first of the Narcissi has bloomed in the tunnel.  Fingers crossed with the longer days and warmer temperatures we'll have a tunnel full of Narcissi ready in time for our March weddings.

By March we should (she says with everything crossed whilst touching wood and holding some lucky heather) have Tulips, Narcissi, Anemones, Hyacinths and if we're really lucky, the first of the Iris will all be in flower in the tunnel.

Out on the flower plots on the other hand, things are still a good few weeks behind.  We should have the first promising shoots showing from the masses of bulbs we plants back in the Autumn - this however does depend on whether our new fencing manages to keep the hungry ewes out this year.  Last year, the majority of our Spring flowering bulbs had the tops nibbled off by a couple of hungry ewes which put the flowering season back a good few weeks!

The only thing in flower at the moment round here are the last of the Snowdrops and some lovely Crocus.


We should also start to see the new shoots and leaves appearing on our perennial plants.  So here's to a lovely mild and sunny few weeks to help the plants and flowers burst into life.


Just one last little note before I go and make something warming for lunch.... we're currently updating our website and Facebook page with lots of lovely new pics and photos from our 2011 season.  So please keep checking the website if you fancy a bit of a nose at our piccys. 

Bye for now.

Cathy

Brecon Blooms