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    the apple tree – november

    9th November 2014 /

    Many of the trees in the churchyard have lost their leaves, but the apple tree is still holding on to them. Though they are starting to yellow and brown. The ivy flowers below the tree are beginning to form berries. I love their starry shapes. Joining in with Loose and Leafy’s ‘Tree Following’ project.

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    the apple tree in october

    9th October 2014 /

      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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    9th October 2014 /

      Fred had a special presentation from Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust to show their appreciation for completing his 2 Peak Challenge and raising a massive £278 for their ’30 days to save Dolforwyn’ appeal. They have a nice write up about it here. It has all been such a fantastic experience for him!

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    the apple tree in september

    9th September 2014 /

        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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    nature table – august

    31st August 2014 /

      :: 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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