Flabbergasted to see Hazel catkins open this early in December. It's only 13 years ago, but finding these flowers open on my first #NewYearPlantHunt on New Year's Day 2013 was quite hard.

These particular plants have been flowering before Christmas in recent years, but, I think, not as early as this.

#Phrenology #NaturesCalendar #HarbingerOfSpring

Deep in the coldest month, the flowering plum blooms first. #HarbingerOfSpring

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An afternoon coastal walk interrupted by very fragrant very early jonquils. #HarbingerOfSpring

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