Spring has arrived at last and with it some of the bright sunny days that we have felt so starved of recently. It seems like the garden has awoken almost overnight, with the herbs growing taller by the day, especially the angelica which I am starting to suspect is actually a magic beanstalk in disguise.
In the fields, woods and hedgerows everything is bursting into life. Down the lane from our house, the blackthorn has only just begun flowering, the latest I have ever known it. Blackthorn is famous for the fact that its blossom comes out before its leaves (which makes it easy to differentiate from hawthorn which has leaves before flowers). It was interesting to note that, being so late blooming this year, the leaves were coming out simultaneously in many places.
Ash is another tree that flowers before it’s leaves come out. At this time of year its characteristic black buds start to open, become greener and burst into somewhat inconspicuous, yet beautiful, flowers.
Newly opened bramble leaves have an almost autumnal hue, standing out in the sunlight against the verdant spring greens.
Daffodils, dandelions, ground ivy and comfrey are all in flower in the banks and hedgerows.
New life has begun for us in other ways too. Those of you who have been following this blog for a while will probably have noticed that my posts have been a little more intermittent of late and this is mostly due to our own new arrival, a bonny baby boy, born last month and filling much of my time and my thoughts. So if I am sometimes slow to respond to comments or a little sporadic with my posting I hope you will be patient with me. I will be back in a couple of days however to share some tips on teas for supporting breastfeeding.
Until then I hope you are all enjoying the seasons as they find you in your part of the world.
Many congratulations and a huge welcome to the world for your bonny boy. Much love xxx
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Congratulations on the birth of your lovely boy and thank you so much for the beautiful photos 🙂
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Congratulations for your new bundle of joy! Spring is always a breath of fresh air. Herbs are definitely growing in abundance.
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Congratulations Lucinda!
Beautiful photo of you with your babe.
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I’m relieved that the reason for fewer posts is such a happy one. You have so many days of joy waiting for you. Oh sure, realistically, there are days of frustration and helplessness and fear and tears and irritation (and sore nipples!). But like labor pains, you won’t remember those times as clearly as the happy ones.Well, okay, some stories of things my son got into have stuck around… I just found the herb ‘costmary’ at a plant store. I’ve never come across that one before and I’m looking forward to growing it (not so subtle hint, when you have time!)
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congrats with the birth of your son 🙂
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Beautiful photograph of Rowan and you, Lucinda. I can’t wait to meet him when I return. Sending love xxx
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Lovely post!!! AUGURI x
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Congratulations!
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Spring was coming with a little baby boy for you, congratulations Lucinda 🙂
And thanks for sharing this beautiful pic with us !
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Congratulations this is indeed the spring of your life, and I wish you both the very best as this adventure begins.
Love the blog, and all the pictures to help explain the various flowers etc,
Thanks for all the past blogs that I enjoyed and didn’t say thanks for
Take care and enjoy, the little ones are out of the house before you know it.
Helena
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Congratulations on the arrival of your little man. The ex midwife bit of me looks forward to the teas for bf. xx
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Darling Lucinda, congratulations! What a lucky boy to have you as a mum! I am leaving Mexico today to explore the tropical plants of Nicaragua for a few months, how exciting! Sending love and light to you all, xoxo Dana xoxo
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Congratulations, Lucinda!
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Congrats. Lovely pictures of such a nice time of year. Here in Spain we have been picking wild asparragus,wild chives and bladder campion
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Just gorgeous! All the spring beauties — and especially you and the bonny boy 🙂
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Thanks for sharing the beauty of Spring. And congratulations on your new arrival. May God richly bless each and all of you.
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what beautiful photographs, he looks so cosy in your beautiful green wrap, i think its wonderful you have written a post at all! spring is a beautiful inspirational time 🙂 xxxx
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Beautiful photos; you are looking gorgeous and congratulations for your baby boy :-).
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What beautiful spring news… Congratulations, Lucinda, and bienvenue on the earth for your baby
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Congratulations! Wonderful springtime news! 🙂
Michael
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Congratulations, and to your little one, Welcome to the world!
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Wonderful photos and prose.. especially in love with the last photo of you, of course!! Much love to you both!! xx
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Congratulations!!
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Congrats on the birth of your baby. Such a lovely post….
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Congratulations!!!! On your darling wee man.
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Dear Lucinda,
Congratulations….a baby boy, you are truly blessed. I wish him a healthy and happy life, I know deep in my heart that his journey with you will be one of wonder and full of love.
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Thank you so much everyone for your lovely comments. They really mean a lot. 🙂
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A very belated congratulations to you! Hope the first three months have gone smoothly. May you always find joy in the company of your son (as I do) and as we readers find in your words & photos.
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Splendid green!
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Congratulations. Enjoy!
I was looking at your beatiful photos and browsing your blog. So wonderful. Love them all.
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