Monday 31 December 2012

Happy New Year

I won't be sad to see the back of the weather we've had in 2012, apparently, it's been the wettest year in England on record. I suppose it's only fitting then that we should have rain today to see the old year out, but I'm hoping for better things from 2013.

I've got great expectations for 2013, so it's nice to see that the bulbs I planted in autumn are already pushing through the soil. I'm looking forward to having some colour back in the garden, so I'm eager for them all to bloom. These are the crocus - Cream Beauty, but the iris - Retuculata and daffodil - Carlton are poking through too. I wonder if an early display is on the cards.

I'd like to thank everyone who has popped by my blog this year, especially those of you who come back to read more of my ramblings, and also leave comments, it's very much appreciated. I wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013. Happy New Year, everyone.

19 comments:

  1. Hope you have a great new year Jo. All the best.

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  2. Happy New Year, Jo. I hope your "great expectations" for 2013 come true.
    My bulbs are pushing up rapidly too. I'm surprised they haven't rotted in the saturated soil!

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  3. To you too, Jo. Wouldn't it be wonderful if tomorrow was sunny and dry with a lovely blue sky.

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  4. Happy New Year to you to Jo. I'm getting excited to see bulbs pushing through all over the place. Although I'm a little concerned about my honeysuckle which seems to be confused and is starting to open its leaves. looking forward to your posts in 2013. Best wishes WW x

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  5. I seem to be having trouble commenting so apologies if you've already received this. Happy New Year to you too. I'm getting excited to see bulbs pushing through all over the place now. Although I'm a little worried about my honeysuckle which has decided to open its leaves a little too early in my opinion. looking forward to your posts in 2013. Best wishes, WW x

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  6. Let's hope that the new year is filled with gentle warmth, blue skies, sunshine and just the right amount of rain. May 2013 treat you and your garden/allotment kindly Jo xxx

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  7. Soon it will be time for the snowdrops to push through, then the crocuses and daffs and that's springtime. Not long now.
    Happy New Year Jo to you and your family.
    John.

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  8. Nor me, and to end the year it's pouring down here yet again!
    I think that we've all got great expectations for next year.
    Thanks, and to you too. Flighty xx

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  9. Happy New Year Jo. I am hoping for some sunshine tomorrow so that I can go and sow some broad beans in the greenhouse xxx

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  10. Happy new year! I always love the first signs of new life produced by the bulbs, such hope :-). Here's hoping for a better growing year in 2013

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  11. Best Wishes for 2013. I have just noticed the first shoots of the rhubarb pushing through the soil in the garden.

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  12. I've really enjoyed finding your blog this year. Lets hope 2013 isn't as wet as this year!! Best wishes :)
    Anna B

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  13. Happy New Year Jo! Lets hope 2013 will be much drier, my poor garden! I havent actually checked how our bulbs are doing so dont know whether they are poking through, a must do at the weekend I think.

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  14. Dear Jo, Such hope and promise in those dear crocus shoots! Thanks for all your support (of my blog efforts) in 2012, and wishing you a Very Happy New Year! P.x

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  15. Happy New Year Jo - I hope its a drier one for you and a wetter one for us.

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  16. Happy new year Jo - let's hope this year is a good one for us all.

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  17. Happy New Year Jo, yes this is going to be a better year for us gardeners I'm sure. I've started seeing signs of bulbs too, makes you feel better doesn't it that Spring is not too far away.

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  18. Happy New Year Jo. I spent New Years day out in the garden with not a drop of rain (makes a nice change!) Amanda x

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  19. Thank you for all your comments and wishes for 2013, they're very much appreciated, as always.

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