“Come gather the crocus-cups with me,
And dream of the summer coming;
Saffron, and purple, and snowy white,
All awake to the first bees humming.”
- Sebastian Evans (1830-1909)
6 Dec: Cross-leaved Heath, Erica tetralix, is the flower dedicated to St Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated today. Through the compassion and generosity of his legendary miracles, he became known as the gift-bearer, bringing joy and hope to all at the year’s darkest time.