Snowflakes (Leucojum) & Snowdrops (Galanthus) by Liz

Image copyright Liz Orr 2014

Another lovely photo from Liz showing Snowflakes - the slightly taller flowers with green dots and Snowdrops. Snowflakes often have more than one flower per stem, while the smaller Snowdrops only have a single flower.

White Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalas) by Liz

Image copyright Liz Orr 2014

Snowdrops are one of the first bulbs to flower at the end of winter - these ones are flowering now in Scotland. The name Galanthus means "milk flower".

White Heather (Calluna Vulgaris) by Liz

Image copyright Liz Orr 2014

White Heather is less common than lilac or purple heather,  so it is considered to be lucky. Lucky for me that Liz sent me this photo, and I hope this picture brings you good luck!