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A misty churchyard this morning – very autumnal. Image of the Week #107
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the apple tree in october
The apple tree in October is still green and in full leaf. The autumn rain and winds have started though, so how much longer the leaves will remain on the tree I don’t know. Today the jackdaws were tumbling in the wind around the top of the tower. Birds have been feasting on the berries of the yew tree…
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nature table – september
:: herb robert : rose hips : ivy flower : hawthorn : broad-leaved willowherb : elderberries : lime leaves ::
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A beautifully weathered Victorian gravestone. Image of the Week #105
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The churchyard looked lovely in the misty sunlight this morning, accompanied with sound of the bells of St Mary’s Church – very atmospheric. Image of the Week #104
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the apple tree in september
The apple tree is basking in the warm September sunshine. But alas… it’s only fruit has fallen and perished. The ivy which smothers the trunk of the tree and much of the ground around it, it coming into flower, much to the delight of the hoverflys. To see the apple tree’s journey so far, click on…
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We will be open this Sunday 7th September, 10am – 5pm. We are looking forward to welcoming you to view the interior of the nave and see how our restoration work is progressing. Also available is the ‘Discovering Gravestones Trail’ to learn more of the interesting gravestones in the churchyard.
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Image of the Week #101
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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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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!…
