This week seeing the first snowdrops in my garden, and just sprouting in the woods behind the house, has made me inordinately happy. Such a strong sense of recognition and relief – that precious flash of pure white amidst all the browns, greys and muted greens of the winter palette. It’s easy to see why the snowdrop has come to symbolise hope. A welcome early indicator that Spring is on its slow and winding way.
The snowdrops in the Manse garden were countless, there were always more, giving a kind of knowledge that nature is inexhaustible, that multitude is her secret, her deep mystery. There could be no end to snowdrops.
Kathleen Raine
Botanical 
Love that last bit there, how very beautiful.
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Oh that would be a wonderful sight….we are still a month or two away, so thanks for the Hint of Spring 🙂