A second round of daffodils has joined the long-lasting Tête-à-tête daffodils in the front lawn. It now looks like there's a bolt of sunlight across the grass, particularly when the actual sunlight comes out. Even though we had a frost last night, the longer hours of daylight are a welcome reminder that planting season is coming soon.I've taken days either side of the weekend off. To do that I've been working on automating the site for things to come out while I'm away. That's why most of the botany I've seen this week has been the stories highlighted by people following @BotanyOne on Twitter. There's been a lot of talk about the early cherry blossom, and also on the sale of peat at garden centres.I'll be back working mid-week, but sadly (for us) Erin Zimmerman won't. She has left Botany One for a new challenge. We all wish her the best, and we'll miss her. There is a small backlog of her work to publish, so you will see her name on a post or two when the newsletter returns next week.Until then, take care,Alun (webmaster@botany.one)