Mrs Richmond arrives early

Pond Lilly.  Nikon D7000

1st July 2013

This Spring was so cold, all the plants seemed to be running at least a month late.

The water lilly, "Mrs Richmond", has been protected from some of the cold by sitting at the bottom of the pond.

Having had a year to establish, the first bloom opened today.

Compared to last summer which was dismal, Mrs Richmond, is two months earlier!