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Where to see snowdrops in the Cotswolds
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Daffodils and St. David’s Day
St. David is the patron saint of Wales. Traditionally, the Welsh wear a leek or daffodil in their buttonhole on March 1st which is St. David’s Day. The life of St David St David was a 6th century Christian missionary from Pembrokeshire in Wales. According to legend his mother St Non gave birth to…
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Where to see snowdrops in the southwest
Snowdrops are a sure sign that spring is on the way. The drooping heads of these delicate flowers are an uplifting sight on a late winter’s day. Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) may signal that warmer weather is on the way, but a dusting of snow provides a brilliant photo opportunity. They generally flower from January to…
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Exbury Gardens Rhododendrons and the Rothschild family
Exbury gardens near Southampton is a 200 acre woodland garden in Hampshire which was created in the early twentieth century by Lionel De Rothschild. It is open to the public and well worth visiting especially in May and June when the rhododendrons and azaleas are in full flower. Visitors can also enjoy a trip round…
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12 Bluebell woods near Bristol
This article from the National Trust has tips on how to photograph bluebells. In April and May, the words near us are carpeted with bluebells and I am sure many amateur photographers will be trying to get the perfect shot. Bluebell woods are beautiful and a carpet of bluebells is often a sign that the…