They're No Fools

I've been really pleased to hear that the amarylli are thriving this February. Sadly, the same cannot be said for the forced crocuses! Out of 12 or so planted, five have produced peaky-looking white stumps which, after making their appearance a couple of weeks ago, have shown no signs of further growth or development.

Here we're trying to appease them with a sunbath au naturelle this balmy afternoon.