Hellebores

But I don't know what this plant is it is growing in a relatively shady spot and the same as the lovely subtle pink /purple flower buds I shared a week or so ago.

Heres a look at the bigger picture. the 7 large leaf clusters are attached to this plant though the flower stalk rises from the ground independently of the leaves,

Does anyone know what this is?

Violets

On Saturday the day was so lovely and the Scent of  the violets could be smelled on the breeze.

Snowflakes

The Flowering type not the freezing type.

Crocus!

 Yesterday teased me with a taste of Spring. The Sun was shining and the Scent of Violets was on the fresh breeze The Sunny face of the first Crocus buoyed me as did the other bulb I spotted in flower. So many flower buds appearing on the bulbs now I can identify more easily which are jonquil and which are daffodil.

I knew this tree was under planted with Crocus but it was still a lovely surprise to see one in the Sun yesterday.

Today winter has returned with enthusiasm headed for a forecast top of 8 deg and an overnight low of -4.4

more Camellias

When we got back from our holiday these were waiting here!

this first one is similar to or the same as a smaller one that flowered earlier. So delicate.

This is simply stunning and I can't wait to see more!

This one is still not fully revealed but a good show of colour :)

Yellow Faced honey eaters ...

... came to visit this afternoon.

its a gorgeous winter day here.

Geranium

A hit of colour in winter. I'm happy to see this blooming after and early frostbite and relocation :)

Strawberries

peeking above the leaf mulch after all this rain.

New seasons colours

Neutral palette all the way...

Another unexpected surprise

... an unknown plant.

Begonia

Happily hanging in a sheltered spot.

Plump

Camellia buds

Blush of new growth

Sunshine on a cloudy day

These flowers still bloom protected from the elements peeking out beneath a bench in the garden.