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The Window View in August
The view past the churchyard boundary is almost hidden. This corner of the churchyard becomes very shaded at this time of year.
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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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Someone is enjoying the doorstep posies! Image of the Week #147
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The Window View in July
Lush and dark on a cloudy day with the trees in full leaf. Previous ‘Window Views’ here
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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 Window View in June
Everything luscious and green. January, February, March, April and May’s window view here
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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
