We have certainly had some unusually warm weather in general here in Glos. judging by plant activity. A lot of deciduous trees hung onto their leaves much longer than usual, we have a willow tree and a couple of hawthorns that are still half full. We have wallflowers beginning to bloom and lots of Spring bulbs like snowdrops and crocuses popping up, our neighbour already has a good show of daffodils. A lot of Summer flowering perennials that were cut back in October have found a new lease of life and some have got new flower buds.

On the other hand a common theme this year in the Southern half of the country has been exceptionally strong and persistent cold winds. During the Summer months there were probably three weekends at most when the wind dropped enough to feel comfortable outside in shirtsleeves. That's very unusual here, the South Cotswolds are generally quite a sheltered spot.