Three weeks ago, 9 August, I wrote in an email "... the occasional daffodil can now be seen, a cheerful sign that spring isn't too far away!" Since then there have been quite a number around the place. They are an attractive sight and a positive sign that spring really is just around the corner.

The flowers above were photographed on 21 August at Greenacres School. The scene below is David Parsons' front garden in Redwood, Tawa, mid-August. Thanks to him for the photo.