I'm sure when this song was written Adam McNaughtan did not anticipate that the broom would be in flower in early December.
But it is - and in the North East of England. The flowers aren't the only things confused.

I have a newly built goldfinch nest in my back garden.

I hope we don't get a sudden cold spell - so many creatures will suffer

Winter comes again and brings the frost
The hard hard earth is like stone
There's many a weak and helpless creature lost
Unable to survive alone
When winter comes again