Its that time of year again when I realise just how lucky I am because my collection of different snowdrops has increased thanks to the generous galanthophile from Northampton. She turned up early the other morning clutching a carrier bag with 9 clumps of named varieties. (I won’t say what they are in case someone decides to help themselves).

It’s difficult to do any gardening at the moment because the ground is so very wet so I divided up some of the larger clumps and potted them up. The rest have gone back in the bag complete with their labels and I shall plant them some time in the coming week. I also wrote the names in pencil on the back of the labels as a belt and braces approach (this lady uses a waterproof marker but I don’t trust them, they tend to fade,whereas the pencil lasts for years). I am aware that I’ve been a bit shambolic in the past about keeping a good record of which snowdrops I have and where they are. But now, with the help of the photos which my special person brings, I can note where they are planted.

So I’m looking forward to seeing them flower next year.