Knights in white satin

Of all the early spring flowers, the snowdrop is my favourite. No matter how harsh the winter, how severe the frost, how deep the snow, they push through the ground with tiny little spears of green. After a week or two, a touch of white appears, a hint of the petals yet to unfold. Even when fully grown there is still the marvel of what you see when you turn the head up and look inside.

There are very many varieties of snowdrop and one of the nicest places to see them, is Cambo on the Fife coast, not far from St Andrews. They will be at their best very soon. However, the snowdrops here are growing in a natural habitat for them - mossy stones and trees nearby, sheltered woodland and slightly untidy branches and twigs to give protection. They can be found at the far end of Lady Mary's Walk, just after the old railway cutting and set back from the path. There are other clumps to be seen along this lovely walk.

Bruce and I enjoyed a great walk there today. The sun was shining out of a clear blue sky, it was cold and frosty and the hills were pure white with last night's snow.