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    The oak tree in August

      The oak tree is looking very dark on this cloudy and gloomy (summer’s!) day. The acorns are growing but some are looking very odd. A quick search on google and it would appear that the misshapen acorns are a type of gall, called the ‘Acorn Knopper Gall’. A small wasp lays it’s eggs into the acorn and as the…

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    The oak tree in July

      The Oak tree in July is deep green with big waxy leaves. Any slight breeze catches the leaves making the branches sway.  And look… tiny baby acorns!     Joining in with Loose and Leafy’s ‘Tree Following’  Previous ‘Tree Following’ posts here

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    June in pictures

      :: the garden has been full of bees : first BBQ : june is all about roses :: :: Victor’s find for our nature table : cutting templates for worktops : the allotment is ‘set’ :: :: picking elderflowers for cordial : doors open to let the warm air in : matching the garden posies :: More on Instagram…

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    The oak tree in June

          Leaves vivid green against the blue sky, fluttering in the breeze. The elder at the base of the oak tree is in flower (signaling the start of elderflower cordial making time!). Joining in with Loose and Leafy’s ‘Tree Following’ project. Previous Tree Following posts here

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      Fellow residents of Christ Church ~ a Great Tit family in the stonework on the west end, where the nave roof joins the buttress. We have discovered two other active birds nests this week, Blue Tits in the stonework at the front of the church and Blackbirds in a bush next to the church.  Image of the Week #140

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    A pop of colour from the Rhododrendron in front of the church and gravestone. Image of the Week #139