The Garden of Bogturtle

  Likely from one bulb, years ago. I did not have money to plant many, and so put one here and there. Surely the most common species, Galanthus nivalis. Actual plant shows go on in Britain with potted up species and clones vying for prizes.  Out in any slightly tolerable day, the Honeybees were out this warmer day. One on this clump of Crocus thomasianna.  In bloom for at least a month, now. Chimonanthus praecox, the Wintersweet actually was noticeable for its sweet smell as I walked by. Often not so, and that is not how the plant is described in the literature. A clone exists without the maroon reddish stain in the middle of the flower. C. p. 'Lutens', and I am told it is not as strong in odor.