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Hedgerow Flowers & Scorpian?
Finally a trip beyond the house horizon is allowed and it felt so good. Just look to see some of the things there to delight in the hedgerow. Click to enlarge. Braken Such a pest to sum but at the right time. Braken has it’s beauty. Common Vetch Ground-ivy I Read more…
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Garden Wildlife
I didn’t get to play a new song this week. Some relaxing of restrictions coincided with a new part for my camera. So first a trip into the garden. For a video of some spring garden highlights look here. Herb-Robert I’m sure many gardeners will just think of this as Read more…
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Spring on the Canal
So after being shut in for so long and the travel distance relaxed I took to visiting the local canal for a wildlife fix. Who’d have thought a Stinging Nettle would have such beauty? And here’s a chap whose young will feed on the nettle. Can’t help thinking this is Read more…
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Magnolia Flowers
These are two of my favourite Magnolia species. First the Purple Magnolia or Magnolia liliiflora. Next the comparatively delicate looking Siebold’s Magnolia or Magnolia sieboldii. Can you chose your favourite of the two?
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Rob Heron and the Tea Pad Orchestra at the David Hall
Went to the David Hall in October to see Rob Heron & the Tea Pad Orchestra. A really tight performance. I’ve not known them to be otherwise of course. This is the first time I’ve seen them performing old style around a single microphone. It was nice chatting to them Read more…
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Cannington Walled Garden Flower Photos
The Walled Gardens of Cannington lie within the grounds of a medieval priory. The gardens had undergone extensive redevelopment when officially opened by HRH the Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward. The Gardens, located near Bridgwater, provide a superb facility for students at Bridgwater College. As you walk around look out Read more…
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Flowers at Killerton
Flowers at Killerton From the formal gardens adjacent to the house to the woodland above there are flowers for all at Killerton. This 18th century property has a remarkable collection of non-native trees. They cover the slope behind the house which has been carefully planted with these exotic tree species. Read more…
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Handkerchief Tree Flower
Handkerchief Tree Flower The handkerchief or dove tree is originally from south west China. Introduced to Europe in 1904. Originally thought to be in the Dogwood family. This fast growing tree with it’s Lime like leaves, is best know for the elegant white bracts. From where it gets it’s name. Read more…