This morning, people were sitting out in the gardens of St Ethelwold’s House in Abingdon.

Most of the early flowers have energy stored in bulbs to allow them a quick start.

Bees were collecting nectar to get the hive stored with energy.

The pussy willow tree was covered in furry catkins.

The trellis that divides the house end and lawn area will soon be covered with leaves and flowers. As the first leaves appear, it makes a frame for spiders’ webs,

Two volunteer gardeners were busy clearing and planting for the months ahead.