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the apple tree in february
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Standing here I thought that not a lot had changed with the Apple tree this month, and I wondered how this post would be different to last month. But the beauty of this project is that it makes you take a longer, closer look and take note of the subtle changes.
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This month it was what surrounded the tree that stood out, as the tree itself is still in its deep winter sleep.
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Snowdrops, now the only marker of a possible grave. I love these natural tokens of remembrance.
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The moss on the gravestones seems to glow at this time of year.
But this most striking thing that I noticed this month was the wonderful colours of the ivy berries which surround the base of the apple tree. Deep purple, blues, red, burgundy, emerald and lime green – what a great combination.
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I’m guessing these berries have provided a meal for a hungry mouse judging by the droppings on the leaves.
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Next month marks a whole year of following the apple tree, so I will be summerising its year and I’m hoping to try and get around to identifying it. And then I will be introducing our next tree to follow…
Joining in with Loose and Leafy’s ‘Tree Following’ project.
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