Flowering in February

Here are some of the treats revealed in February.  The star has got to be witch-hazel.  But then again snowdrops are welcome

as are crocus - s

Only to be outdone by winter flowering iris - s

or the stalwart primula - e

Thank goodness for viola - s

It may not be summer - but something is happening.

A Consort of Violas

You may have detected that I am not really a flower gardener.  Very much of the edible tradition I admit.  But I am learning.  At this time of year violas are thriving when all else has gone to sleep.  Today I potted up the seedlings above.  

But I also potted on these All The Year Round cauliflowers.....

....to add to my collection of overwintered broadbeans

So I haven't entirely abandoned my principles!