Because they often flowered when snow was still on the ground, in traditional flower lore snowdrops came to symbolise hope, comfort during despair & sympathy for those who are struggling. I reckon we all need a few of them just now.
A drift of snowdrops on my route to Tesco:
A few more photos of our puppies that were stolen last night from our farm in stow on the wold Gloucestershire 2 dog pups & 3 bitches only 4 weeks old so we need them back