A YEAR on from the first ever #BlossomWatch Day, the National Trust is again encouraging people to celebrate the fleeting seasonal spectacle.

With the dark days of winter behind us and a desire to grab these moments of joy, the conservation charity is encouraging people to take a moment for their own wellbeing and take time to enjoy ‘nature’s confetti’.

The relatively mild winter with little snow and a warm and dry March saw blossom emerge early in many areas around the country.

A sharp dip in temperatures at the end of March, with temperatures dropping to -9.1 degrees Celsius in some places – meant that delicate blossoms such as magnolia were ‘burnt’ by the harsh conditions and unable to reach their full glory.

But with temperatures gradually getting back to a more seasonal norm, the charity hopes spring will be back on track and is asking people to share pictures of blossom on social media on Saturday, April 23 using the #BlossomWatch.

Whether in parks, along the roadside, in their own gardens or enjoying the countryside, the charity is encouraging people to record blossom by sharing their experiences and joy brought on by blossom, wherever they live.

For further information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/blossom-watch