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Debbie Meredith's avatar

This Spring has been wonderful hasn't it, helped of course by the gorgeous weather we've had.

I enjoyed learning a little about the history of St George's Garden. It's good to know that even in busy areas like London, places of solitude can be found.

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Clare Louise Larkin's avatar

This year we have had such a splendid 'Spring.' Last year was very wet so I have made the most of it these last two months by getting outside when I can. Love the writing about St. George's Garden, history and wildlife to be found in the busiest of cities. I feel quite sad Spring is almost over!

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David Barton's avatar

I know, it has been a gorgeous spring so far 🌿 Thank you for reading 🙏✨

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Alan Barton's avatar

Your Hot Cross buns are always delicious and St George’s gardens look splendid with green shoots beginning to show.

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June Girvin's avatar

Lovely post David. I love HCBs (as they are known in our house) and eat them all year round when I can get them. I enjoy them for breakfast, cold or toasted but always with masses of butter.

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David Barton's avatar

Ooh yes, that sounds delicious! 😍😋 Thank you for reading 🙏🌿

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Cassidy Orosz-Horne's avatar

I love these “late” spring reflections from people. Where I am located, the southeastern US, it is sliding into summer already. There is one tree I have, a glorious crab apple, that when it blooms a chorus of bees show up. That is how I know spring has arrived. I can still hear them though they have left to tend gardens elsewhere. That tree is now a luscious green that will stay so long as drought doesn’t come for us this year.

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David Barton's avatar

Isn’t that such a lovely sign of spring’s gentle arrival and quiet departure 🌸 Thank you so much for reading 🙏🌿

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Anna Rose's avatar

What a fabulous quote from Shakespeare. April has become my favourite month!

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David Barton's avatar

Isn’t it lovey! It’s been a lovely month, and spring may fast be becoming my favourite season 🌱 Thank you for reading 🙏🌿

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Clementine Barton's avatar

I love this so much! 😍🥰❤️ Such beautiful reflections. I can’t wait to go to St George’s garden again. I feel I need to recreate the moment when a man brought bird seed for the doves!!! 😘

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David Barton's avatar

You’ll have to find out what food they eat in London 😂

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David Barton's avatar

❤️🙏🌿

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Victoria's avatar

I have walked past St George’s so many times over the decades I have lived in London but I have never been inside. You’ve inspired me to explore it next time I’m in the area! ☺️

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David Barton's avatar

Oh you must go in! We watched a man come in who obviously comes in every day at the same time to feed the birds - it was like something out of Mary Poppins! 🌿

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