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This week should be the best week for crocuses in our garden but they’re not quite ready yet. While we wait for them, here is a look back at former spring bulb displays 🌷 This video bought up a lot of comments last time so I’ll try to respond to a few of the themes that came up. 10,000 bulbs is cumulative over five years of gardening and includes tiny and less expensive bulbs like snowdrops and iris reticulata, so it’s easier than you initially think to reach that number. 99% of what I plant should spread over the years or at least return for a few years. So over time the aim is to slow down and enjoy what’s settled into the garden. I spend about £200 a year on bulbs and I buy them from the wholesalers or in the end of season sales. 🌷 #cottagecore #cottagegarden #gardensofinstagram #cottagelife #runnerducks #ducks #cozyhome

After a winter spent planting bulbs and weaving willow hurdles it feels so rewarding to see everything come together now that spring is here. We had a beautiful sunset a few days ago and it felt completely magical 🥰 can’t wait to see what the rest of this season brings. #garden #cottagegarden #cottagecore #ducks

Some calming videos from our spring cottage garden in previous years 🦆🌱 soon I will be sharing this year’s spring garden with you, it’s almost ready. Wishing you a happy Sunday. #cottagegarden #cottagecore #gardensofinstagram #calm #cozy #runnerducks #ducks #ducksofinstagram

Some beautiful spring moments 🌷 Places you can visit in this video: Iford manor, Batsford Arboretum, Dunsborough Park Tulip Festival & Brockhampton Estate. #cozy #garden #cottagecore #cottagegarden #england

Another excuse to share the mini meadow and an amazing sunset from this week with you ☀️🌱 I didn’t expect much from the daffodils this year but they have been incredible. And lots of snake’s head fritillaries too. #cottagegarden #gardeninspiration #cottagecore #springbupbs #springgarden #goldenhour #ducks #runnerducks

Sunday in the garden 🌷🦆 #cottagecore #cottagegarden #ducks #runnerducks

Just some comforting plants and animals for you from my cottage garden 🌷☀️🦆 #ducks #runnerducks #cottagecore #cottagegarden #gardensofinstagram #springbulbs #daffodils

Spring in my cottage garden 🌷☀️ some exciting news - you can find me on @itv’s Alan Titchmarsh’s Gardening Club over the next few weeks! Here are the dates: Monday 8th April 2pm Monday 15th April 2pm Monday 6th May 2pm And available on @itvxofficial catch up too. #cottagegarden #runnerducks #ducks #cottagecore