The Daffodils of early spring

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Mar 28

As Easter approaches and the landscape slowly awakens from its winter slumber, our woodland garden becomes a stage for one of spring's most eagerly anticipated performances: the blooming of daffodils. These vibrant heralds of the season, with their radiant yellow blooms, are a visual feast for the soul, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings.

In our woods, we're fortunate to host an array of daffodils, from the modest wild varieties to the cultivated giants that boast lavish yellow skirts.

The contrast between the unassuming wild daffodils and their grandiose cultivated cousins adds depth and diversity to our springtime display, creating a tapestry of yellow that captures the essence of the season's joy and vitality.

The arrival of daffodils is a moment the whole family looks forward to, especially after the long, grey winter. Our children, drawn to the bright splashes of yellow, find it impossible to resist the allure of these flowers. The act of plucking daffodils, carefully selecting the most vibrant blooms to bring indoors, has become an Easter tradition in itself, one that not only decorates our home with the color of sunshine but also fills it with the spirit of spring.

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The Daffodils of early spring

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As Easter ushers in the spring, our woodland garden bursts into life with the blooming of daffodils, from modest wild varieties to grand cultivated ones.

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Our Snowdrop Garden

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In the quiet of winter, our woodland garden suddenly comes alive with the delicate bloom of Snowdrop flowers, heralding the approach of spring. Revered as "Winter Tease," these resilient flowers captivate us, Galanthophiles, with their simple beauty and promise of renewal.

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Hazel catkins and the blooming hazel

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As spring whispers its arrival, the flowering hazel tree, with its vibrant catkins, emerges as nature's early herald. These bright, fragrant blossoms not only signal the hazel's location for future foraging but also bring a hint of spring's promise indoors with their sweet, nutty aroma.

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Nordic Wild Asters

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As we wander through the fields and meadows, collecting these wild Asters, we’re reminded of the enduring legacy of our ancestors. Their tales and traditions live on, even as we create our own modern rituals, intertwining the old with the new, the sacred with the everyday, and finding beauty in the simple, wild blooms that have witnessed the passing of countless autumns.

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Drying Wild Heather

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Amidst the changing hues of autumn, the resilient heather blooms with delicate pink bell-like flowers. Gathered and tied into quaint bundles, they hang as rustic reminders of fleeting beauty, transforming into petite winter bouquets that evoke memories of sunlit walks and the earthy scent of the woods.

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The wrinkled and illegal Nordic-japanese Rose

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The wrinkled and illegal Nordic-japanese Rose

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The Nordic-Japanese rugged rose is a fragrant beauty that dominates the Scandinavian landscape. But bring it inside, and you'll find its petals quickly fall away, as if the flower insists on belonging solely to the wild. The fruits on the other hand..

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Red clover Wreath

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Ah, the art of weaving a Red Clover wreath—a cherished harvest-time tradition. In the days of early fall, when the clover still blooms but the air has that crisp touch, crafting such a wreath takes on a special significance.

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A bouquet of red clovers - and a very photogenic surprise cat

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A bouquet of red clovers - and a very photogenic surprise cat

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The simple joy of bringing the wild indoors with a vase of perked-up Red Clovers. Initially droopy but ever resilient, these blooms don't just decorate—they come to life in your home. Even our cat Tiger couldn't resist making an appearance beside this fetching display. A dash of wild, a sprinkle of feline elegance—what more could you ask for?

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The lush nordic Red Clover

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As the warmth of late summer extends its arms into early fall, many of the usual wildflowers have long said their goodbyes. But just when you think the color palette of nature is winding down, the Red Clover springs forth in a profusion of bulbous, pinkish glory.

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Flowering Peppermint

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Ah, late summer! A season of whimsy, especially in the world of peppermint. Those bushy green stalks you've known suddenly sport violet-pink blossoms, as if dressed for a grand soirée. The air? Filled with a milder, poetic scent—sweet and spicy, a departure from the peppermint's usual pungency.

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