Today is the winter solstice. It is dark and grey, but thankfully from tomorrow the days will start getting lighter. It is too dark for a photo this morning but here is one from earlier this month.
Murtagh's Meadow
Ramblings of an Irish ecologist and gardener
Murtagh's Meadow 
I’m actually a bit sad that tomorrow we head towards summer again. As I’ve grown older I’ve come to like winter more – no hay fever, cool enough to sleep, my paid job is less demanding…. I do miss the bumblebees, though!
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Oh, I do miss the bumbles too. Unlike you though I am happy we are heading toward longer days!!!
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For me this is a big day. I look forward to it and to the lengthening of the days. I like more light and longer days. Amelia
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Me too – it’s so dark today – we seem to have had dusk all day. Roll on tomorrow and lengthening days!
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Happy solstice! I like autumn, but by the time it gets round to the shortest day, I am always ready for the world to brighten up again.
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Me too – Happy Solstice!
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I find I can’t wait to be in the garden again, it’s far too wet out there and begining to look bedraggled. Roll on some warmth. Stunning picture.
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Thank you – and yes I concur! I hadn’t even been out to greenhouse for days. Everything is so damp!
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Gorgeous photo! Spring is right around the corner – it won’t be too long now. 🙂
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It’s a great feeling isn’t it – going in the right direction now!!
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Definitely celebrating lighter days – gorgeous photo!
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Splendid time to celebrate. Your picture captures the beauty of winter as we turn the corner to spring & lighter skies. Symbolic.
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It is a time of new beginnings:-)
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