"For those who find the winter a difficult season to get through, snowdrops in the green are a must in your garden. They are one of the very first things to emerge and one of the loveliest New Year vases to have at your bedside"  (Sarah Raven).

I don't have snowdrops growing in my garden so I can't lift bulbs or cut flowering stalks to enjoy on a table indoors, but I can and do enjoy them just as much in neighbourhood gardens and in the wild.

The next group of photos were taken during a snowdrop seeking expedition on Little Mountain in Chilliwack, British Columbia in mid-February.

I've been learning more about these delicate beauties and am on the verge of becoming a galanthophile. Here are some of my favourite resources:

Kew

RHS

Colesbourne Park

Some Snowdrop Sense (Matt Bishop)