A tonic for city living
The beginning of May in our part of Scotland sees the last of the daffodils…
and the first of the bluebells.
Now, in the middle of the month, there are enough of the wild bluebells flowering in the woods that they are just beginning to show against the juicy green of their leaves.
While I can’t imagine that we will be lucky enough to have another really extraordinary bluebell year like last year, the bluebell season is always delicious. The air in the woods is already sweet and fresh with their powdery scent. Ahhh, imagine if we could bottle it, and when you uncorked the bottle out wafted not only the scent, but the sound of the birdsong filling the woods, and the rustle of the breeze in the new, bright leaves!
Our favourite bluebell wood in full bloom, exactly a year ago.
You might enjoy An escape into the bluebell woods.
I’ve been sick most of the week so this was a perfect tonic! Thank you. All this laying about resting…now I’m going to think about being in the bluebell woods… Loved all the gorgeous photos too.
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Thanks, Denise, I hope it helps – and that you feel better soon!
Yes, tonic much needed! Looks lovely
Take one spoonful as required: repeat as necessary. 🙂
I remember, when you took your son to see the bluebells.
That’s nice, Diana. For us it was an unforgettable experience!
I love your ‘still life portraits’ of the daffodils and bluebells. If these cold winds would ease a little it would make it more pleasant to go out and see them. I agree – wouldn’t it be wonderful to just bottle the whole ‘bluebell wood’ experience and uncork it on a dismal January morning!?
It would do us all a power of good. 🙂
Penhaligon eau de toilette Bluebell – spring in a bottle!
I was wondering if anyone would think of that! It’s years since I smelled it; I must give it another go.
I like your daffodils photograph against the page. Haven’t had the chance yet to see the bluebells and wild garlic here in South Wales. 😦
Thank you. Hope your chance to enjoy the spring flowers comes soon…
Being a city dweller I need that tonic – thank you!
Pleasure. 🙂
Having just come back from Argyll, I can report that I saw miles and miles of Bluebells, even more than last year I think. But there were still Daffodils and Narcissus in bloom as well.
Floris of London make a Hyacinth and Bluebell perfume…
Really? How wonderful, it sounds glorious in Argyll just now.
Thanks for the tip: I’m going to have to hunt down some Floris to have a sniff!
Beautiful, thank you very much for that.
My pleasure, glad you liked them.
Beautiful photography Kate…. it’s a while since I saw those flowers here in the south and it is always a pleasure to see them again
Oh that’s rather sad to hear, Sandie. Britain needs bluebells!