The Spring Equinox can be any date between 19th and 21st March. This year Spring began on the 20th March.
The daffodils in front of the Abingdon-on-Thames Fire Station have been flowering for most of March. They are called the Field of Hope and were planted in 2010. The first bulbs were planted for a former Abingdon Fireman who died of cancer. The others were planted by people remembering others.
The daffodils on the far bank of the River Thames from Abingdon are at their best at the moment. I don’t know why they were planted but they keep their crescent shape every year. They are quite early this year.
I love to see the daffodils this time of year – but what amazes me is where the pop up. Our back window overlooks the Ock Meadow and there is one lone daffodil right in the middle of it!
Daffodils can of course self seed which would account for the odd group here and there – I also wonder if people sneak out and plant clumps on the roadside?
If you would like to see more spring plants and flowers the Horticultural Society is holding its Spring Flower show on Saturday 6th April, 2 to 4 at the Northcourt Centre. £1 entrance. Refreshments available.