Tree Peony Bud

In spite of it being freezing cold here the tree peony buds are developing.
Extra's Daphne and Amaryllis. both still going strong.

I've really enjoyed  Scots poet Jackie Kay reading from her new book on blues inspiration Bessie Smith. Here's a link to the 1st episode on BBC Sounds
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000sgrj