Photography by John Ball - 10.30am, 15 February 1998(with Agfa ePhoto307 digital camera)

Spring is arriving early in Wales this year. Temperatures in the last few days have reached record levels for February (19°C or 66°F).

Image 1:

Snowdrops are now at the end of their flowing season.

Image 2:

Reddish signs of new growth sprouting on the rose bushes.

Image 3:

Wild primroses are already in flower.

Image 4:

Flower buds swelling on the azalea.

Image 5:

Honeysuckle making lots of new growth.

Image 6:

Flower buds on a bay tree.

Image 7, 8:

New shoots on the Chives (Image 7 and Garlic (Image 8) in the herb garden.

Image 9:

The goldfish are now active in the garden pond.