Blackthorn Winter

This particular year the snow fell in early March. The blackthorn was in bloom indicating spring was ready to be embraced but winter had not entirely done with us. This is known as a blackthorn winter. Often there is a rivalry between the seasons as one season transitions into the other, but eventually, it is always the outgoing season that will give way letting the new season flourish. Our unpredictable weather will always keep us on our toes.

Visit collection: Wonderful Britain
Heavy snow is falling. A blue and red tractor with bright yellow trailer is parked, a pile of logs sits in the foreground
Snow tumbled down, straight down Layer upon layer on the frozen ground No gentle wind to twirl and swirl No fierce wind to shift and drift Just straight down, cloaking all sound Out of the grey came white The day became quiet as night Layer upon layer, a heavy crown All around snow tumbled down Then The grey sky became blue What a glorious view Everywhere white, everywhere bright.
  • Blackthorn Winter
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  • Kent UK