I think this is called Chaenomeles. It is flowering away outside the kitchen door, almost a bit excessive in its blowsy, show off bright red against the gentle blues and yellows of the crocuses and early daffodils.
But rather beautiful all the same. And so nice to see some colour.
The sunshine through the trees on a walk in the woods makes it seem warmer than the reported temperature of 5C and a seat in a sheltered spot in a patch of sun was lovely. After another day of house hunting this was a moment to stop and think, work out my priorities and next steps.
And with the evening chill reminding me it is still early March, this was the perfect place for a cup of tea.
