Monthly Archives: February 2020

  “… And thus the snowdrop, like the bow That spans the cloudy sky, Becomes a symbol whence we know That brighter days are nigh; …” ‘Origin of the snowdrop’ –George Wilson Galanthus nivalis Snowdrop; Fair Maid of February; Bulbous … Continue reading →

::a personal account followed by some botany, research and lore:: A tale of curiosity awakened creativity:: As I entered the greenhouse I was enveloped in an intoxicating, exotic sense I had never experienced before. A divine fragrance coaxed to me … Continue reading →