Ashwood Nurseries & Crispy Leaves

After a cold, snowy couple of days, and going absolutely nowhere for those 2 days, we were champing at the bit for a bit of fresh air and exercise. The temperature gauge in the hall showed just 16.5°C when I got out of bed at 8.30am so I clicked the heating on for an hour..... 

 Graham de-iced the car and we drove the short distance to Ashwood Nurseries. The car park was reasonably clear of ice and the paths had been gritted. First stop was the greenhouse which had a massive, colourful display of Cyclamen, and planted pots intended, no doubt, for gift giving...... 

 

The photos show just a tiny proportion of the Cyclamen on sale. 

On arrival, we took a brisk walk around the dog walking field...

 

The leaves were crisp and felt amazing underfoot... 

The sky was a beautiful clear blue and there were buds on the trees waiting for the opportunity to burst forth... 

 

I love these crisp, clear, sunny days when the air fills your lungs with cold oxygenated air. It gives me so much more energy.  My back was hurting after so much sitting at home and I was having a 'dizzy day' light-headed feeling, but the brisk walk really helped.. 

We both felt hungry afterwards and succumbed to a bowl of piping hot leek and potato soup with a roll and butter in the coffee shop. It cost £9.40 for the two of us. Not cheap but utterly delicious and indulgent 👍

Have you ventured out into the snow today?

Thanks for popping in and stay safe and well.

Angie 💗