StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: snowdrops

There's a small group of snowdrops here, still flowering !

A few years ago, a lot of snowdrop "slips" [side shoot bulbs] were planted along this greensward / verge. This year there is quite a show, as this closer view shows ! [maybe I'll do a bit of transplanting after flowering has finished]. Look closely, just in front of the wall, and you will be able to see the daffodils making a start on their 2025 appearance.

A few years ago, a lot of snowdrop "slips" [side shoot bulbs] were planted along this greensward / verge. This year there is quite a show [maybe I'll do a bit of transplanting after flowering has finished]. The other thing I need to do is spread out the molehills, there's always a few at this time of year, but the sheer number in 2025 has been staggering - there are, probably, over 200 just in this section. Before we get the lawnmower out !

The earliest clump of snowdrops to flower this year. As it is in a bit of a suntrap and a south-facing spot, it's not really surprising.

A nice clump, from low down ...

More distant look at the first clumps of snowdrops poking up out of the front lawn. Yes, it was frosty ! [I took a closeup of another group] Will be keeping an eye out for the buds opening & I may image some other patches of 'drops.

The first groups of snowdrop flower buds for 2025 poking up in the front lawn, became visible a few days after the snow melted. Finally ! - everything seems to be much slower this year ! I'll get them again when the flowers actually open. Plenty of other bulbs are starting to show above ground, so I'll need to watch where I'm putting my feet until they get a bit larger / more obvious.

The pond / wetland habitat in our wildwood grows a remarkable patch of "marsh marigolds" [ Caltha palustris ] most years, in 2023 the flowers were extensive. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caltha_palustris

Quick snaps of the first, early snowdrops in 2023.

Quick snaps of the first, early snowdrops in 2023.

Quick snaps of the first, early snowdrops in 2023.

Attempting to image the interiors of snowdrops flowers.

The first decent snowdrops of 2024 have finally come into flower ... this patch are in something of a suntrap, but other clumps are not far behind ! [Should add that I'm at 800+ft altitude, and 55degrees North, so *my* spring is a little later than in the south of England]

Tete-a-tete and wild snowdrops flowering bravely. The still version of "swirls" that is now the SoS[23] album cover image. [the white splodge is some escaped bread, dropped by a visiting crow, since removed]

This was a mistake, or so I thought - I tried for the hand-held shot of tete-a-tete daffs and snowdrops, but changed my mind on the camera's orientation ; however, I had already pressed the shutter.

Another of the numerous patches of snowdrops, all competing to tell everybody that spring is here !

In addition to the large swathes, there are a number of small clumps of snowdrops dotted about.

Up close & personal with a naturalised snowdrop.