May 26-30
Lesser ripening - Safflowers bloom
Peonies bloom at last


Sycamore and Oak in leaf, Ash leaf burst
Laburnum in flower
Bees visiting foxgloves
Wild roses in the hedgerows
Cold north westerly wind


(Based on 'Light Rains Sometimes Fall' by Lev Parikian. Used with permission - thank you)



minimum temperature 5oC