Just a week ago we were deep in snow with biting winds, the children were out with their sledges and everyone was off work and now spring is everywhere. The frogs are busy laying, raspberries are in leaf

and somehow the daffs and crocuses have survived their snow deluge. Feels like this daffodil might be musing with the crocus about the experience!

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts about our thefts from the orchard and also to Mark for a substantial donation towards the orchard this year. The good news is that one of the plants, a cherry tree was returned.  I found it just placed on the new bed in the North end. I have replanted it in its original position and we will see if it survives. Other plants will be going in shortly.

Also to say that plans for our Emersons Green Festival of Nature on May 12th are proceeding well and I am delighted to report that Ed Drewitt, our local naturalist is coming on the day. More details to follow. If you have ideas about what you would want to see happen at the Festival, please let me know.