Early daffodils in Belvoir Castle's Spring Gardens

At last some beautiful spring sunshine and suddenly all the flowers have burst into life.  

It seems to have been forever since we took off our jackets and worked with the sun on our backs and what a wonderful feeling it is.  

Pieris japonica

Belvoir is well known for its collection of daffodils and this afternoon I had a chance to photograph some of them.

One of the Early Rhododendrons in bud

And finally one of our lovely Magnolia's  

Next time I will attach a picture of an amazing large pink Magnolia....