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nature table – august
:: cats ears : elderberries : bindweed : blackberries : lime : hazelnuts : hawthorn : herb robert : cow parsnip : yew : ivy : turkey oak :: For previous monthly nature table posts see here
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A few snatched minutes in the garden when I should have been painting a ceiling, while Karl and the boys were upstairs sorting out bathroom plumbing. Image of the Week #100
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the apple tree in august
A robust looking apple tree this month, in full leaf. The tree’s one and only apple is still there and has grown despite being nibbled in various places. The buds of the ivy flowers on are emerging and the blackberries that scramble up the tree are ripening. Summer is flying by at hyper speed…it’s hard to keep up!…
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nature table – july
:: bindweed : meadow vetchling : laylandii : sowthistle : blackberries : birds-foot trefoil : holly : broad-leaved willowherb : herb robert : hazelnuts : ragwort : lime : cat’s ear : white clover : yew : enchanter’s nightshade : elder : birds nest found on ground underneath cedar tree ::
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nature table – june
:: bush vetch : lime : creeping cinquefoil : creeping jenny : cat’s ear : hazelnut shells : ribwort : birdsfoot-trefoil : nettle : white clover : red clover : marsh bedstraw : broard-leaved willowherb : herb robert : meadow vetchling : bramble : dock : broken snail shells :: nature table in January : February : March :…
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A stray lavender cutting has made its home in a crack in the door step, and somehow is thriving! Image of the Week #93
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The grass in the churchyard has had its early summer cut. James who cuts the grass has been very considerate and left clumps of wildflowers to grow and set seed. Image of the Week #92
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the apple tree – june
There is something strange happening to the apple tree in the churchyard this month. After being smothered in beautiful blossom, the leaves are now turning brown! This does not seem at all right. There are no little apples forming which would be expected by now. It almost looks like blight, but I’m not sure if apple trees get…
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The Laburnum tree in full flower in the churchyard. Image of the Week #87 We are currently putting together a ‘Gravestone Discovery Trail’ leaflet which will be launched at our next Open Day on Sunday 8th June. A perfect way to explore the churchyard and learn a little more of it’s rich history, especially when it’s looking quite lovely…
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the apple tree – may
The apple tree in the churchyard is smothered in blossom. During our time here, I don’t think it’s ever had so much blossom before. The tree is obviously benefiting from the extra light and air. It’s looking hopeful for a bumper crop of apples! And underneath the apple tree grow Germander Speedwell, Bush Vetch,…
