Andrew:"I attach a picture taken on10 February in our garden on the banks of the River Rhiew at Manafon. I last sent you a similar picture of snowdrops on January 6th 2008, and the day was the same in 2007. So Snowdrop Spring is a full five weeks late, and this is because we are having a genuine winter this year. Our wood burner, the primary source of heating in our house has been lit almost continuously since November 14th."