Spring?

I never cease to be amazed by the early flowers. Amazed and filled with excitement and surprise that it is still January.

The witchhazel  is in full bloom. I am glad I didn't try to move it in the winter.

Hellebore

I repotted this garden rescue last summer and it is now paying back by flowering for the first time in years. (Now I just need to find a spot where it will be happy planted out).

All this activity makes me realise that I am already at risk of falling behind in my preparations for the 2023 growing season.  

January Fare

 Now that the frost has lifted it has been harvest time for Jerusalem artechokes:

Carrots (protected by straw and netting)

and leeks.

Here are some breads to bring some winter cheer too.

Cinnamon Buns

French Bread and Kulich

(The kulich is an Easter bread so a bit out of season, but I had plenty of dried fruit to use up from Christmas when I rather overbought.)