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Snowdrop Time at Easton Walled Gardens

By Ozhene @papaver
I am enjoying myself very much this year visiting several snowdrop gardens.  Easton Walled Gardens is always a favorite this time of year as each garden has its own character and own charm.
Snowdrop time at Easton Walled Gardens and Easton has much charm.  This display is always well-used when I see it and I think each time I wish I had something similar.  (and yet still do nothing it make it happen, oh well). Snowdrop time at Easton Walled Gardens The snowdrop slope is a great sight.  There are many snowdrops around the garden but I think I always like this part best.  Maybe it is because it is not accessible the rest of the year so a walk along here feels like a treat. Snowdrop time at Easton Walled Gardens It is a sheltered site, the bank is home to many snowdrops and shrubs.  This one has the remains of a bird's nest in it. Snowdrop time at Easton Walled Gardens There is the aconite corner where the white fades into yellow.  Again this is favorite spot on the walk though I go home and curse my aconites for their lack of co-operation. Snowdrop time at Easton Walled Gardens The snowdrops have swum across the stream to make a break for the fields. Snowdrop time at Easton Walled Gardens and this mild spot also means that the daffodils are much further developed than mine are at home. Snowdrop time at Easton Walled Gardens The snowdrops pop up everywhere, the way they do when they are really happy and well-established. Snowdrop time at Easton Walled Gardens It was Valentine's Day when we visited and we found this heart someone had left on the bridge.  How sweet.
and of course snowdrops were bought: Snowdrop time at Easton Walled Gardens I had to put them in this holding space until the next day when I could plant them out.  I have a growing collection of Easton snowdrops after several snowdrop visits.  I would even go so far to say they are almost a clump.  
Now to look forward to the next visit.....

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