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Let it snow(drop)! Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­seeing first signs of spring (PHOTOS)

A white dusting is covering the ground in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­and it's not snow, people. Each February, snowdrops (galanthus) provide a cheerful carpeting of hope under the bare branches of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­trees.
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A white dusting is covering the ground in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­and it's not snow, people.Ìý

Each February, snowdrops (galanthus) provide a cheerful carpeting of hope under the bare branches of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­trees. No wonder they are a favourite of gardeners and people looking for any sign of life after the slog that is January.Ìý

But Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­isn't unique. Snowdrops are heralded in wintry regions around the world as one of the first signs of spring; the UK in particular .Ìý

Here are some of the first snowdrop photos so far this season, from Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­and beyond. Share your own photos with us with the handle @vancouriernews and they might be added to our gallery!Ìý
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