I have been seeing crocus and hyacinth popping up recently and daffodils and tulips are in the florists, the days are lighter longer and I do belief there’s a whiff of sprightly Spring in the air. Hurray!
Spring brings with it the promise of all things new and fresh and it is a long standing tradition that us Brits whizz through our homes spring cleaning it ready for sunnier days.
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The warmer weather and lighter evenings
The sunshine and getting out and about! I love seeing the flowers too!
The pretty little daffodils popping up everywhere! xx
The spring flowers, they are so beautiful to see after a long winter
Seeing all the trees gaining their leaves to provide summer shade
Being able to put my washing on the line again!
Flowers and Easter Eggs 🙂
spring flowers and easter eggs
The weather improving & getting in the garden
I love how fresh the air is in the spring.
Being able to get ou into the garden
The longer daylight hours
We have crocuses poking through, and some plants are already bursting into bloom. It feels so exciting.
I love all the different wildlife you can see
Daffodils
The weather warming up a bit and not feeling cold first thing in the morning x
Warmer weather
The light nights…. you’ve got me dreaming of Spring! 🙂
crocuses and daffodils
Watching everything being to grow again
Being 200m above sea level in North England means spring can never come faster! The best thing about it is how all the drabb surroundings suddenly burst into life and everywhere is green again! Its time to sow some seeds and await the appearance of all those bees, butterflies and hover-flies, so I suppose in a word the best thing about Spring is LIFE!
The kids being able to get outside to play again and give me some peace and quiet 🙂
The weather getting a bit nicer
Sunshine and flowers x
Being able to take my dogs out without getting covered in mud!
The Spring in everyones step knowing that summer (hopefully) won’t be far away.
Daffodils, my favourite flowers, so bright and full of the promise of better things to come
Lighter evenings, flowers in bud and warmer weather
The lighter mornings & taking my daughter out for a late afternoon walk while the sun is setting – beautiful this time of year.
The weather becoming water and smiles becoming that bit brighter.
The longer days!
the weather getting warmer again
warmer weather so can start gardening again
the yellow daffodils everywhere 🙂
The end of winter.
The freshness of all the flowers starting to blossom and the sun starting to shine 🙂
I love to see the sun shine early in the morning & the birds shining its pure bliss.
the weather getting better
The sun shining through the blossom on the trees
the flowers coming through adding colour
Love this time of year – especially with the evenings staying light for longer. Means the kids can get out and play again!
The warmth and bright mornings and evenings.
Oh just not being so cold all the time! Seeing the Sunshine and taking the kids to the park and getting to go out and do more! I really cant wait till Spring this year this winter has been horrible!
The trees getting their leaves back and the crisp bright mornings 🙂
Getting out with my caravan
This looks great. I love the lighter evenings
Sunshine to bring my chilli plant back to life! Its so brown and twig like while it overwinters 🙁
The lighter evenings.
Lighter evenings and birdsong-filled mornings 🙂
seeing my seedlings starting to grow 🙂
I don’t know if it is just me but I really love the smell of Spring. It smells so fresh and clean.
Getting out and about in the sunshine and seeing all the buds beginning to open.
Just reminds u summer on the way
I love the lighter nights
Def the sunshine the dark days depress me
Pussy willow!
Brighter days and new flowers
More hours of daylight and it starts to get warmer!
The sunshine and all of the new growth on my plants in the garden
daffodils and lambs
Nice Weather
Warmer weather and beautiful flowers.
hello there for me its seeing the nights pulling out and seeing my plant start to awaken from there winters sleep i can also start planting bulbs in the garden i love spring ! 🙂 great competition this hoover looks fab xx
Spring .i love . New life ,Buds popping out of the tree s all the different shades of green.Spring flowers .Birds building their nest.The odd butterfly and bee checking out our gardens.. Summer is just around the corner.
the spring lambs and flowers
Seeing the flowers and trees start to blossom
Switching the heating off! Hearing birds in the morning when I wake up.
The warmer weather.
Flowers
I love seeing all the flowers blooming and getting to spend more time out in the garden
Seeing all the beautiful daffodils x
the evenings getting lighter and the brighter sunnier days
Better weather!
The Days get lighter in the evening.
Getting rid of my cold
Lighter longer days and spring cleaning!
Seeing all the leaves starting to turn green again, getting lighter at night, and feeling that warmer weather is on the way!
New things to eat growing in the garden.
Fab prize
Daffodils – Spring has arrived!
The weather getting warmer
end of the snow and start of the sunshine
The warmer and longer days as well as the blooming flowers and plants.
Being warm!
Love the bees buzzing and the smell of flowers blooming everywhere!
blossom on the trees!
the bright colourful flowers because they make everything look happy
I don’t have to wear my coat when I go out
Starting to do outdoor activities again in the sunshine 🙂
lighter mornings and some warmth
The best thing about spring is watching the garden burst into life.
Watching my garden slowly transform.
The lighter evenings 🙂 x
colour full flowers and lighter nights
Cute little lambs x
Warmer weather, my boyfriend’s birthday and bank holidays off from work!
Feeling the first hint of warmth from the sunshine
the lighter nights it makes walking home from work much nicer
Baby lambs a leaping in the fields and daffodils popping up!
the lighter nights getting into summer!
Daffodils and lambs!
The weather warming up a bit
The warmer days and getting out and about more and in the garden more
English Heritage properties re-opening! We love a day out at a castle, but can’t understand why so many close over winter – makes it tougher to get full value from our membership as there’s less choice.
flower, and people taking a little more time to say hallo in the street
Daffodils & bluebells
Daffodils!
nicer weather
the birds singing
The end of winter
I love spring, everything coming back to life, brighter days and warmer weather
love the days getting longer and all the bulbs springing into life
I LOVE THE SPRING FLOWERS & THE END OF WINTER.
The Goldilocks weather
no winter!!!!
Spring bulbs and flowers, and birds singing
Better weather
Getting my shorts on.
seeing everything come back into life after being dormant during winter, animals being born, flowers start blooming, the days seem brighter as the sun shines
Love seeing the garden come to life again after the winter
The weather starting to get warmer again!!
I love seeing the plants and flowers come awake and tease us with their colours.
The promise of summer
The sunshine. x
The flowers – daffodils, snowdrops, tulips, hyacinth…
The lovely colours as the spring bulbs start opening out
It’s almost time for me to start potting up my annual chilli seedlings. Got some Lemon Drops along with a few others I’m looking forward to growing this year.
Spring Flowers
Crocus and snowdrops
The light nights
Love seeing the Spring bulbs come up
Not getting up when it’s dark & freezing
All the lovely bulbs popping through
Means I can spend more time in the garden
Birds singing, Blossom on the trees, Daffodils, Sunshine, Taking my doggy walkies in my cardi and no coat!, Love it cant wait
I live right next to the beach and spend a lot of time there in the summer. Spring is great, because of all the flowers blossoming, and the sun is out more, but the anticipation of Summer coming that gets me excited.
The spring flowers and getting ready for camping with the family
Spring Blossom
Eating succulent young lambs!
The blossom on the tress and our garden springing into life
warmth
Everything getting warmer and being able to throw open the windows to make everything fresh 🙂
The flowers starting to blossom again and the longer days 🙂
Daffodils my wife loves them and I love making her smile
Changing colours and the awakening of life
The flowers peeking out and the promise of the warmth of summer
The sun peeking out!
Everything comes back to life!
Flowers, Warmer Sunshine, Knowing Summer Isn’t Far Away, Easter, Baby Animals, The List Is Endless! 🙂
Trees and flowers bursting into life and more daylight hours.
Everything looking clean and fresh again 🙂
Spring flowers
Seeing the trees getting green again
the sunshine
my garden getting loads of new flowers and daffodils!
the sun ( not the paper )
Birds tweeting, People out walking and Children seeing the pretty flowers appear x
the beautiful colours of the flowers
My birthday
The weather starts warming up.
saying goodbye to winter and the arrival of flowers and budding trees
Daffodils and crocuses coming up in the garden
Being able to throw all the windows open and fill the house with fresh air and sunshine.
The lovely clean fresh smell of mowed lawns
WARMER WEATHER AND GOING OUTSIDE WITHOUT COATS!!
Better weather and being able to actually go out in the garden 🙂
The smell of freshly cut grass!
The lighter mornings and evenings
Enough warmth to just sit outdoors and not freeze! I love being outdoors and walking at the moment means being wrapped up with so many layers and not really being able to stop for a drink because I instantly freeze! As soon as its a bit warmer I love to shed layers and move more easily and just sit somewhere lovely and feel the sun on my face and enjoy the peace.
The flowers, nice to get a bit of colour back into the garden
It’s not as cold to bbq outside (lets just say I’ve had an alfresco kitchen for the last 12 months and it’s been chilly cooking out there!)
The lighter nights and more sunshine
Daffodils
SUNshine!
Long Nights & summer sun
I love the bright colours of all the flowers and the sunshine, the birds chirping, and warmer weather for family days out 🙂 <3
weather is milder for family days out including trips to the park, plus more chance to get out in the garden to spruce things up
Fluffy lambs & cute chicks
the flowers that start blooming making the place cheerier 🙂
Sleeping with the window open
Flowers & lambs & warmer days, plans for outings, weekend stays.
Nature reawakening after winter’s long sleep
The weather getting warmer and little flowers starting to pop up.
The longer days – one I leave work in the light I know another Winter is over
Lighter mornings & the flowers blooming!!
The return of lighter evenings!
warmer weather
The best thing about spring is the longer days – it’s lighter in the evenings and it means Summer is on the way!
Lovely bright colours
It stays light for longer
Brighter days
lighter evenings are the best thing about spring
I love hearing the birds sing.
It’s the end of winter
not having to commute in the dark and warmer weather
Nature awaking, from Winter, and the flowers appearing, above ground, waiting for Summer
spring flowers
The flowers/colours appearing 🙂
Seeing daffodil and crocuses spring up from the ground in our local churchyard, a sure way to brighten up the day!
Seeing the flowers spring to life
Daylight. I hate going to work and coming home in the dark. As the days get lighter my walks with the dogs get longer and we’re both much happier 🙂
not so cold first thing in the morn when I walk the dogs
Feeding baby ducks in the park, and the excuse for a good clear out!
Daffodils
The gorgeous lambs in the fields as I drive to work and visiting the local farms to feed them with my grandchildren.
daffodils
All the wild flowers and baby lambs.
the flowers
Blossoms, lambs & ducklings 🙂
The lighter nights
Seeing all the pretty flowers blooming and all the cute newborn lambs
The best thing about Spring is saying goodbye to Winter!
Not being freezing all the time!! (plus making a start on tidying up the garden ready for the summer BBQs)
The cherry blossom
the days getting longer and warmer
the new growth of spring flowers
The evenings getting lighter.
Lighter evening and the daffs
Easter, four days of work!
Longer days
the garden bulbs coming through
The colour of the light. Starts off almost a blur but as the season progresses the soft blur is replaced by the true harshness that comes with summer.
the mornings getting lighter and the sun rising whilst out walking the dog gives you a lovely start to the day
My dark mood seems to lift when the light nights arrive and the snowdrops peep through.
Longer hours of daylight and flowers.
Lighter evenings, so I don’t have to cycle home in the dark
Trail running after work without a headtorch
Warmer Weather!
the flowers
Spring cleaning! And Easter of course ♥
The lighter evenings ☺
its not cold no more =)
Being able to leave the windows open thus letting in springtime aromas such as cherry blossom and daffodils rather than having to make do with wintery air freshners
The days getting longer and (hopefully) better weather so I can start cycling again ! (my dry skin makes me a fair weather cyclist…!)
Daffodils!
Love is lamb, daffodils and Easter egg hunts
longer days!
I love the early spring mornings when I am walking to work and I start to get excited about summer being round the corner. I make plans in my mind to do so much and it really gives me the energy and encouragement to make the most of my life everyday.
My favourite season. Sunshine on my skin makes me feel so good after the winter and I spend more time outdoors. I love looking out for plants coming up – flowers like daffodils, crocuses etc. It doesn’t get too hot either yet the skies can be a lovely blue.
Plants begining to grow
the sun, the warmth, the light, the longer days what is not to love? from a suffer with S.A.D the first days of spring cant come soon enough
I love watching the colours arriving in Spring – and nothing beats the sight (and smell) of a bluebell wood on a warm Spring day.
Warmer weather, lighter nights & gorgeous spring flowers
Looking forward to summer
in my line of work, its customers wanting spring cleans!
Seeing the flowers bloom
picnics… Blossoming trees & Daffodils!
it starts to get warmer, love to see the spring flowers blossom
Lighter nights mean I have so much more energy and am more productive!!
Turning the clocks forward to extend the evenings signals to me that the bad weather and that winter is behind us
Longer days with a hint of sunshine.. and all the flowers starting to bloom.
It means that the cold, dark, dull and gloomy winter days have gone
the nights starting to get lighter.
Garden wildlife springing into action.
Warmer weather and my girls getting to play outside more.
Being able to put my washing on the line again!
The days getting longer and not having to drive to and from work in the dark!
Lighter nights and warmer weather.
The lighter nights starting
The Long sun time 🙂
Not getting in the dark!
The best thing about spring is seeing the lambs in the fields. After a hard, stressful day at work I just have to see them skipping around in the fields to make me smile
The weather getting warmer
The end of a long winter and the beginning of a long summer!
The lighter evenings.
best thing about spring is the end of winter!!!!
The lighter nights and warmer weather.
the smell of freshly cut grass!
The prospect of warmer, lighter evenings and the smell of freshly cut grass.
The flowers and plants in the garden springing into life!
The better weather, making it easier to get out for long walks with the dogs.
The new colours! The grass is bright green and the flowers are beautiful colours and the sky is incredibly blue. After Winter’s boring colours this makes a nice change 🙂 I also love opening the windows, spring cleaning and just generally feeling rejuvenated 🙂
All the daffodils start coming through.
My birthday!! And also planting the summer seeds for our veggies
The lovely fresh smells and watcing the trees getting leaves
Baby animals being born and nature waking up
lighter evenings
To me and my husband it means another year to go up to the allotment and start sowing our veg, and meeting our friends whom we have not seen up there digging over the winter months, lots of fresh air , and the other day we saw the woodpecker in the tree its wonderful
Being able to get out in the hills and not get stuck in the snow and hail!
The lighter days and a bit warmer weather
the garden waking up from its winter sleep
Spring cleaning, love it 🙂
blossom on trees
The feelings of fresh new beginnings….spring means for me, awakenings
seeing all the new born lambs in the fields
The best thing about the spring is the warmer weather and watching plants bloom into life oh and not forgetting the wildlife the headgehogs waking up and little chicks in their nests are a wonderful site.
The birds and the freshly cut grass! heaven
Seeing the daffodils starting to bloom
All of the lovely flowers starting to bloom! I love daffodils in particular!
Watching the garden come back to life, with flowers growing etc. And planting seeds ready for the veg plot.
I love the little lambs 😀
warmer and lighter longer
I love all the new life. Also it’s my birthday
The lighter nights is the best thing about spring
Getting down to my allotment,to start sowing all my summer crops.
watching the trees getting their leaves back on, and everything else in the garden coming back to life.
warmer days and seeing everything come to life
The weather starts getting warmer and nights lighter 🙂
Definitely the lighter evenings…..and Easter Eggs!
The daylight extends and temperature starts to rise as the spring flowers bloom – wonderful.
Coolio
The warmer weather
The lighter evenings and the thought of summer stretching ahead. 🙂
Lighter mornings- so much easier to wake up!
The beautiful flowers blooming
Renewed energy
lighter evenings
The warmer weather
The flowers coming into bloom!
Seeing the first daffodils and feeling the temperature rising!
It means we’ve seen the back of winter lol well that and the lovely long days come back i hate it when its dark in the day!
The Daffs come out and it starts to get warmer
hearing the chirping birds in the morning 🙂
All the flowers and tress blooming bringing back gorgeous colours everywhere 🙂
Love the colours of the spring flowers in my garden.
The kids can start to play outside again x
Lighter mornings and nights and the hint of it getting that bit warmer
Definitely the lighter evenings and the garden starting to spring into life after the winter! I love it!
The flowers xx
I love the lighter mornings and evenings, I love seeing the first buds of flowers and not having to wrap up a much (hopefully) when out and about x
Hanging the washing out to dry
Warmer weather, lighter evenings, all the flower buds coming through and being able to hang the washing on the line
Weather getting warmer! Rooms starting to fill up with sun :}
Saying goodbye to winter, and hello to warmer days.
the lighter evenings and the flowers ready to bloom
getting outdoors again 🙂
the bright mornings, makes me actually want to get out of bed!!
That first cut of grass with the lawnmower on a nice sunny day…..
warmer weather & being able to hang the washing out at last!
The weather getting warmer and actually being able to go out – I tend to go into hibernation in winter!!
Lighter evenings
lighter mornings and evenings
Lighter mornings and evenings so I can get outdoors
Seeing all the flowers emerging in the garden.
Going for long walks and not having to rush back early before it gets dark
the freshness of the mornings when the sun is out
The weather starting to warm up!
The flowers!
We start planning our summer holidays.
Sunlight on my way to work for the first time in months 🙂
The spring clean! Love it.
The flush of greenery, flowers and new life
I love seeing the spring buds on trees and flowers
Watching all my seeds start to grow into tasty vegetable plants
The flowers waking up
The days starting to get longer and warmer,
The weather warming up so we can go camping!
Warmer days that mean we don’t need the heating on so much and thus not worry about paying for another delivery of oil 🙂
Lighter evenings and beautiful bright spring flowers 🙂
Not going home from work in the dark and seeing the flowers start to blossom
The fresh spring air, sun shining and flowers blooming 🙂
The lighter evenings
Spring sunshine!
I love it when the clocks go forward and the evenings get lighter
Flowers and warmer weather
The weather warming up!
Not having to wear my winter coat 🙂
THE WARMER WEATHER
daffodils
nice walks round the country park near our house 🙂
Tulips, they always make me smile.
Easter eggs and extra daylight
Better weather, longer days, more active wildlife x
It starts to get warmer 🙂
The warmer weather and the extra daylight. Oh and it’s my birthday.
Getting out of the house more and pottering in the garden
Tulips and sunshine
Warmer weather!
Definitely the longer daylight hours!
Sunny morning walks with the dog, even though it’s cool, and buds popping their heads up to hint of warmer weather.
The bloom of crocus’s. I used to pick them in the park on the way to my nanas and she used to put them in an eggcup on her kitchen windowsill. Lovely memories 🙂
The best thing about spring?? That its one step closer to summer woohoooo
The spring flowers peeping through in the gardens lift my spirits as I know we are heading towards summer.
Lighter evenings and Easter eggs.
warmer weather, longer days and flowers in bloom
potting veg in the garden
The blue tits nesting in my bird box, this year we have got a camera installed.
seeing the bulbs popping through the soil
I love the smell in the air and all the lovely flowers coming up. x
The hope of warmer weather and picnic opportunities!
Nicer weather”
Sunshine!
Warmer weather, lighter evenings and spring flowers
The slight increase in confidence that the snow is past us until next winter. I drive a lot in my job so this is important. Although in Scotland – anything can happen.
Lighter evenings, warmer weather, more sunshine, the promise of Summer round the corner, beautiful flowers and the opportunity to enjoy being outdoors again!
I love it when the blossom starts appearing on the trees.
The best thing about spring is you can spend more time on outdoor activities.
I love the lambs
the garden springing into life again with daffodils
Daffodils in bloom
Beautiful colourful flowers. Love Crocus
The clocks going forward
The lambs being born!
The very best thing about spring is the clocks going forward!! The longer days! The better weather! Uh! I get to see the sunshine when leaving my office in the evenings, which makes the whole day so much nicer! I cannot wait!!
the love spring flowers in the garden
its quickly followed by summer !!
Spring flowers and that first feeling of warmth on your skin from the sun 🙂
Lovely to see the spring flowers coming through!
The weather brightening up
Spring Flowers x
Lighter mornings
Warmer weather and less layers!
Also, a chance to spruce up the garden by replanting flowers and being able to sit out and enjoy it.
Well for me and my lo’s its all the little spring animals being born and getting to see them 🙂
all the spring flowers
I love the spring flowers
Lighter evenings
Finally I get to go to and from work in the light (some days at least!)
Flowers starting to grow again
Longer daylights hours make me feel more alive
The colours! The flowers, the trees and the fact we can get out in the fresh air a lot more
Longer days, weather improving, lambs, flowers starting to grow, and best of all it’s nearing summer, what’s not to love about spring
Being able to hang the washing on the line again!
Lighter evenings, daffodils and the baby lambs
Love the colourful flowers daffodils and tulips
I love the spring flowers and blossom on the trees
Warmer weather!!
I love the Spring Blossom – Such a sudden splash of colour! Also, the thought that Summer is just around the corner is pretty good too! 🙂
best thing about spring is…. a slinky 🙂
The longer days, it is so much better when it is light in the morning and still light when I get home from work
Easter eggs