England is quite unique in that we have four fabulous seasons. Not many countries get so many differences. Other countries have all-hot or all-cold, or not much inbetween. But most years, we get four distinctive seasons. So let’s cherish them!
The Vibrancy of Spring
As winter fades, England bursts into life with the vibrant colours of spring. This season brings not only a sense of renewal but also a feast for the eyes.
Think of spring bulbs (all toxic to pets) like daffodils and bluebells carpeting woodlands. England’s three hibernating mammals (hedgehogs, dormice and bats) wake up to hear the chirp of birdsong and the fresh warm air, still with a chill and morning frost.
The Lushness of Summer
Intense and bright, long days and warm balmy evenings, transforms our country into meadows and parks alive with wildflowers and summer festivals. The countryside is a patchwork of colours, from the gold of ripening wheat to the green crops. Fields of barley, oats and potatoes offer a feast of natural hutes, as farmers preparre for the harvest.
The Change to Autumn
Autumn arrives with a dramatic shift in colours, as the greens of summer give way to warmer tones. But what beauty of orange and yellow and brown leaves, dropping to the floor of the forest.
A favourite season for many, long autumn walks and the harvest festival bring people together to enjoy pumpkins and apples, to celebrate the season’s bounty.
The Transformation into Winter
Winter’s charm lies in its simplicity. The season strips back the colours to reveal a different kind of beauty. But no less captivating. Snow and starkness, with rust-brown branches and the occasional evergreen shrub or tree, dusted with frost. All is quiet, until spring …
