Ever-advancing Spring

I am twitching with frustration - there's so much I want to get done in the garden, and my social life is conspiring against me!  We went down to Mum and Dad's last weekend, this weekend Alastair wants to go for a bike ride, and I'm spending next weekend with Mum, Dad and Jules.  Hopefully tomorrow will be a good garden day. 

In the meantime, here are a few signs of the advancing spring.

Little spring bulbs round the base of the buddleja

Miniature irises

Tulips