These observations could be put to good use, but it depends on knowing whether they refer to Cornwall or Aberdeen. Phenology is quite a valuable method of amassing a lot of data that might give an indication of climate change and adaptation of organisms. Scientists, conservation bodies, etc, collect such data to help their long-term research. It's simple but effective - a sort of 'people's science'.
Large hardy fuchsia in my back garden still has last year's leaves, as well as new leaves coming, and - unbelievably - 3 or 4 flowers in bud!! I'm in Folkestone
First Scilla today, many early dafs now opening, Hepaticas and Fuji Cherries, Lonicera Fragrantissima and Bergenia. Seen a couple of flower buds on Geranium Macrorizum too, not open though! Loads of Crocus this week and Pulmonaria in bud, expect flowers by Sunday.
snowdrops, pulmonaria, various crocus, hellebores, cyclamen coum, iris, viola, pansies, limanthes which had self seeded last year. Fever few which has been in bloom continuously since last summer, camelia, tahts about it.
Crocus, tete a tete, primulas peeping through. Hellebore in full flower- white. My tulip bulbs are shooting through rapidly.Wallflowers in bud I bought a blue minature iris in Homebase about 6 weeks ago for only £1 and it is already flowering adding a splash of colour. Just thinking of planting some sweet peas now I have rescued my greenhouse! I still have my olive tree covered with fleece but it is looking good in a sheltered spot. Roll on spring and summer.
Still really windy here, dashed outside to pick some primroses from island bed to crystalise to decorate Easter Cupcakes. The primroses seem to have nearly finished. V V early to be over? Tulips well on the way and hydrangeas budding up. Loath to prune them.
Am in Herefordshire and like the rest of you everything is sprouting, including long buds on most of the clematis. Also found two loads of frog spawn in the pondthis morning, two months earlier than last year!!! Have to say I have a pink scabious that hasn't stopped flowering at all this winter. Whats the betting we have a severe cold spell just as the blossom is coming out!!! Sorry, don't mean to be pessimistic, especially as the sun is shining.
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These observations could be put to good use, but it depends on knowing whether they refer to Cornwall or Aberdeen. Phenology is quite a valuable method of amassing a lot of data that might give an indication of climate change and adaptation of organisms. Scientists, conservation bodies, etc, collect such data to help their long-term research. It's simple but effective - a sort of 'people's science'.
Global balding may indeed be a branch of phrenology.
Large hardy fuchsia in my back garden still has last year's leaves, as well as new leaves coming, and - unbelievably - 3 or 4 flowers in bud!! I'm in Folkestone
First Scilla today, many early dafs now opening, Hepaticas and Fuji Cherries, Lonicera Fragrantissima and Bergenia. Seen a couple of flower buds on Geranium Macrorizum too, not open though! Loads of Crocus this week and Pulmonaria in bud, expect flowers by Sunday.
East Mids
good evening. i live in south manchester.
snowdrops, pulmonaria, various crocus, hellebores, cyclamen coum, iris, viola, pansies, limanthes which had self seeded last year. Fever few which has been in bloom continuously since last summer, camelia, tahts about it.
Can you post a photo Verdun? I love Camelia, my 'Donation' is smothered in nearly open buds, can't wait!
Crocus, tete a tete, primulas peeping through. Hellebore in full flower- white. My tulip bulbs are shooting through rapidly.Wallflowers in bud I bought a blue minature iris in Homebase about 6 weeks ago for only £1 and it is already flowering adding a splash of colour. Just thinking of planting some sweet peas now I have rescued my greenhouse! I still have my olive tree covered with fleece but it is looking good in a sheltered spot. Roll on spring and summer.
Still really windy here, dashed outside to pick some primroses from island bed to crystalise to decorate Easter Cupcakes. The primroses seem to have nearly finished. V V early to be over? Tulips well on the way and hydrangeas budding up. Loath to prune them.
Am in Herefordshire and like the rest of you everything is sprouting, including long buds on most of the clematis. Also found two loads of frog spawn in the pondthis morning, two months earlier than last year!!! Have to say I have a pink scabious that hasn't stopped flowering at all this winter. Whats the betting we have a severe cold spell just as the blossom is coming out!!! Sorry, don't mean to be pessimistic, especially as the sun is shining.