I agree, these were huge specimens probably over a century old . I just really love trees, all through the year with the changing of the leaf colour. But l do like studying the skeleton of the tree in winter the most. I'm usually walking about looking up at the trees, admiring them. It's a wonder I'm still in one piece really. This will so
Try again, this will sound bonkers but whilst on a trip to Bicton Park with a class of five year olds, l got them all to hug a tree to see how far their little arms would reach. I swear you could feel the trees energy. I expect it was just the power of its sap rising but it was quite an experience.
A few years back British Rail, or whatever they are now known as, cut down all the trees lining the railway over the field from us. I believe this was to stop leaves on the track. They felled some beautiful oak and chestnut trees and other tall native trees. This angered me and other villagers too. Now the railway is lined with self seeded ash trees, they are already quite a size.
I love Monkey Puzzle trees. We have the perfect climate for them up here too. If I'd stayed in my previous house I'd have planted several there
It's the same issue as conifers though - you need room. The country is full of houses with front rooms permanently in darkness because people buy these cute little specimens and stick them near the front door unknowingly.....
Have a few more smileys on me
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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I agree, these were huge specimens probably over a century old . I just really love trees, all through the year with the changing of the leaf colour. But l do like studying the skeleton of the tree in winter the most. I'm usually walking about looking up at the trees, admiring them. It's a wonder I'm still in one piece really. This will so
Try again, this will sound bonkers but whilst on a trip to Bicton Park with a class of five year olds, l got them all to hug a tree to see how far their little arms would reach. I swear you could feel the trees energy. I expect it was just the power of its sap rising but it was quite an experience.
Yep they sure have plenty of that . I'm proper exited ,new class on Monday to get to know.
... a day without accessing the Internet...
A few years back British Rail, or whatever they are now known as, cut down all the trees lining the railway over the field from us. I believe this was to stop leaves on the track. They felled some beautiful oak and chestnut trees and other tall native trees. This angered me and other villagers too. Now the railway is lined with self seeded ash trees, they are already quite a size.
Serves BR right lilysilly. Sadly if anything falls on the lines its the poor passengers who will suffer.
I don't get why people can't be friendly . We can't all like the same things, be a dull old world if we did.
I can't wait for Poldark on Sunday
Looks like RB and myself will have to share him with others this year
I love Monkey Puzzle trees. We have the perfect climate for them up here too. If I'd stayed in my previous house I'd have planted several there
It's the same issue as conifers though - you need room. The country is full of houses with front rooms permanently in darkness because people buy these cute little specimens and stick them near the front door unknowingly.....
Have a few more smileys on me
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Something I really, really do not get........... Fox hunting.
" The unspeakable in search of the uneatable "
When you don't even know who's in the team
S.Yorkshire/Derbyshire border
................... or badger culling!