.. Spring scenes in and around Cwmbran ..

... Daffodils alongside Greenforge Way ...

All daffodils are Narcissus, which is the genus name - when planting, the hole should be at least twice the depth of the bulb

.. You should not remove the leaves until they are beginning to turn yellow, or for at least eight weeks after flowering ..

.. Daffodils on one of Cwmbran's numerous roundabouts ..

.. Primroses on the banks of Cwmbran Drive ..

Primroses or Primulas are spring-blooming herbaceous perennials of low stature, which do well in shady locations with even moisture.

.. Adding peat moss to the soil is recommended ..

.. Crocuses and Daffodils adjacent Greenmeadow Community Farm ..

Crocus is Greek for "Saffron" - A member of the iris family, the crocus is native to Southern Europe and Asia.

..They prefer full or partial sunlight, well drained soil, and should be planted 1 inch apart, 5 inches deep ..

.. Forsythia at Pontrhydyrun ..

Forsythia originated in China - First introduced into Europe in the early 1800's.

.. They can take full sun or light shade, doing best in well drained soils ..