Snowdrops in London

A short drive away from the hustle and bustle of north London and this is what you get. A sign from the car-park pointing to Alpine Grove and millions of snowdrops. It's been a lovely day for a lovely walk.

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Steve said…
We've had our first snowdrop in the garden - Karen is thrilled.
7:07 PM
Glenda Young said…
There is something really rather special about them, isn't there?
7:15 PM
Unknown said…
I've got a garden full too - and to think that they were selling a few straggly little blooms in pots for three quid a throw in town at the weekend!
9:57 PM
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