The beauty of the UK is that we have defined seasons.  This weekend, it has been dry and sunny with temperatures around 8–11°C (quite balmy!). Spring is in the air and it manifests itself in very subtle ways — the dawn chorus starts earlier, the spring bulbs are starting to bud, and most of all, the days are longer so it's light by 7am. I want to bring spring into my flat and here's some ways to do it without spending a fortune.