After the blanket of snow had melted, the first of this year's snowdrops emerged, glorious in their luminosity they are positive signs of the year to come. Close inspection reveals tiny buds just waiting for the perfect conditions to burst into life. I love February, chilly days with clear, blue light, the perfect opportunity to engage with the natural world and enjoy the perfect beauty of now.
We have surveyed the garden for the nesting boxes, the majestic walnut tree will host an owl box. Facing north with a view over the valley and ancient woodland the owls will have a perfect eerie. An added bonus is that we will be able to sit, cosy by the wood burner, to watch them!
