Blue Bluebells

The bluebells came early this year, starting to gently bloom at the end of April instead of waiting until May like we've come to expect here in my patch.

J and I walked in the woods about ten days ago, a sunny Thursday afternoon at the start of the month and it was magical.

As per usual I took a shed load of photographs, and as per usual I wondered out loud why I can't for the life of me just appreciate the bluebells without feeling compelled to capture the visuals, share them and talk about them with the world at large. It's the same thing every year - I absolutely have to show you how bloomin' gorgeous it all is, you just have to see what I see!

I feel an almost obsessive need to try and convey the beauty of this beautiful and fleeting time in May, when the woodland glows with shades of sunlit blue and green.

It's a living sea of colour, the woodsy equivalent of looking out to sea perhaps?

Sigh.....I love this time of year so much.

Last week I enjoyed the most delightful little posy of bluebells on my table at home, well, when I say bluebells I also need to say pinky-purple and creamy-white bells too. Aren't they pretty? I wouldn't usually pick wild flowers, but these ones are growing in abundance all around the edge of our allotment plot and I couldn't resit picking just a few to bring home.

I love having little flower posies on my table and am really looking forward to planting up my back yard pots for this year.....once my little veggie seedlings are planted out safe and sound I'll be all over the flowers.

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...more little snippets from the attic...

Bluebell Time

On My Mind

The Colours of May

Comments

[Shannon]

I am so thankful that you feel the need to document, because there is nothing like this in my corner. I dream of one day visiting England, but in the mean time I live vicariously through your photos. Thank you for your beautiful blog!

[Tinke]

Bit your own fault now is it, everybody asks for a bluebell blanket now XD It's a good thing my garden is filled with bluebells of my own.

[Rachael]

How about a bluebell blanket? I see mostly monochrome with a hint of green and white - might not be colourful enough for you!

[Jacqui]

I love your photos keep em coming every year it wouldn't be the same without them

[Zoe]

These are so gorgeous. Thank you for sharing. :)

[Margaret]

Mmmm....bluebell blanket?!!

[gabriella adano]

Really lovely views from your walk in the wood!!!

[sew]

Lovely! We used to pick wild flowers without a thought when I was a child - a jug of cowslips was a particular joy - but we thought nothing of it at the time. Glad you had a happy Thursday - looks like J was playing hooky too on a weekday! Good stuff. xx

[Arlene]

Love the bluebells and the way the hills are slopping along the path. Such pretty scenery.

Do I sense another blanket coming? :-)

~ Arlene

[Sue green]

I love bluebells but I'm allergic to them!

[BusyBarb]

Just a note to Sue re picking bluebells. "In the United Kingdom, H. non-scripta is a protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Landowners are prohibited from removing common bluebells on their land for sale and it is a criminal offence to remove the bulbs of wild common bluebells." It is ok to pick bluebells. Your posy looked delightful Lucy.

[Karen]

Ahh, so pretty! We're having a wonderful extra burst of wildflowers here in northern CA after a torrential winter. But mostly California Poppies. Their orange brightness really lights up the hills here.

[Jennifer]

Lovely Lucy. Our bluebells in London were really early too. Beginning of April!!! Jennifer Happy

[Sue]

Please note, blue bells are a protected wild flower and therefore should never be picked. Best enjoy in situ so all can see for future years.

[monica bermann]

Always love your bluebell posts! you are a really special human being Lucy, i can see that. Kisses from Argentina
Moni

[Mary]

I see afghan colors..