It has been quite a cold spring up to now, so everything it's budding at the same time.

I walked in a wood last weekend, paths were so muddy sometimes I had to make my wa trough the shrubs.

I saw (and picked as well, even if I don't usually, I feel flowers belong where they are) violets, primroses, windflowers, periwinkles, jonquils (what a wonderful perfume!) and tulips.

There were also many peony plants, their buds were still closed but plumpy and some began to show the red parts inside. I hope in a few sunny days they'll bloom as well. Very happy, and not so bruised and mud covered as I expected.

Written a long time ago, and published today, because I forgot to when I posted it..