Hellebore

There are only small areas of snow left mainly in the undergrowth where the fallen leaves protected them from yesterday's rain. Temp up to double figures, brief spells of blue sky and for the first time in weeks no gloves needed. 

This hellebore is just counting the days until its bud opens and if the warmer temperatures continue it won't be too long .... sadly, mine are not looking quite so healthy but I'm hoping they recover.

I delivered the play mat this morning and I even got a wee look at Ezra as mum was holding him when she came to answer the door.