
So right, we live in S.W. Ireland, and that means that we experience a micro climate due to the gulfstream passing by these shores, and normally we do have a mild winter, it seldom snows or freezes here, though we do get some light frost during or after January.
Even though it is quite cold just now, and the mountains in the distance have their tops covered in snow, in the garden the plant growth reminds me more of early spring. The temperature of the soil seems normal enough, it was 6 degrees Celsius the other day, and at night the outside temperature is between 6 and 8 degrees Celsius. And even today the cold wind made it feel very chilly. But yet something seems out of kilter, and I cannot actually put my finger on it clearly. Questions like; Is the planet really warming up? Is the climate changing? beg for answers everyday and all around us now. Here are some of my own observations.
And taking stock of the garden the other day here is what I found.
Dandelion Primrose
Calendula Oxalis
Purple Sage Sage Lemon Balm
Thyme Oca Rosemary
Dandelions Nettles Foxgloves

Have you been busy in your garden my friends? I’d love to hear your stories.
PS actually Oca is only harvested after the first night frost, they are a reddish sweetish little potato-like vegetable. I have found them relatively easy to grow but hard to peel or clean before eating. They are a nice plant though. Check this website if you are interested in them. https://www.thejournal.ie/readme/how-do-you-grow-oca-3113951-Dec2016/
It’s amazing that your primulas are blooming, Agnes. The weather all over seems to be unusual. As they say, ‘it’s the new normal.’
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And so it seems to be Eliza, thank you.
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We also have a milder climate than the rest of UK, and are experiencing similar phenomena.
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My climate is about the same as both of yours and dandelions have also been flowering in my garden, Agnes. I think it may be the large leylandii in a neighbouring garden creating shelter rather than evidence of climate change. That’s not to say the climate generally is normal, though!!
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That has got to be true Helen. We often see mild Novembers here and spring type of flowers too like you. 🙂
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Flowers are always welcome 😊
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I don’t remember it still being daylight @ 5pm plus in late February, (Bushey Heath, Hertfordshire), has Covid affected UK seasons?? Or is the end of the World (@ least as we know it) nigh???
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Thank you for your comment Howard. Tonight there was a golden sunset at around 5:45 pm.
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