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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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    nature table – may

      TOP :: Holly : Elder : Hawthorn : Laburnum : Ash :: BOTTOM :: Bush Vetch : Meadow Buttercup : Creeping Buttercup : Hedge Parsley : Fern : Herb Robert : Ground Ivy : Bistort : Meadow Foxtail : Forget-me-not : Cleavers : Wood Avens : Laylandii :: Nature Table : January : February : March : April

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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,…

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    Nature Table – April

      :: Wild garlic : Dandelion : Lime : Herb Robert : Germander Speedwell : Ground Ivy : Common Dog Violet : Lady’s Smock : Apple blossom : Bush Vetch : Daisy : Wych Elm : English Oak : Primrose : Hawthorn : Laurel ::   The Nature Table is now a display for our openings on a Thursday afternoon.…

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    the apple tree – april

      I’d left photographing the apple tree for this months Tree Following post until today, waiting for the light to be just right but after a weekend of low cloud and drizzle today had to be the day. My heart sank when I opened the door this morning to pouring rain and prepared myself for some pretty gloomy shots. But…

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      The camellias are giving a good show in the flower border adjacent to the church and they don’t seem to mind a bit of scaffolding! This border was originally planted up by the gardeners of Powis Castle as it is next to the Powis family tombs. Image of the Week #81

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    Several areas of the churchyard are carpeted with lesser celandines – along with clumps of primroses and daffodils, it’s all looking very yellow! Image of the Week #80