As May moves to a close, vegetation bursts with spring luxury. Lush lie the green ferns Lining a track through green trees Under clear blue skies. ((…
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 21/May/22
A beautiful May bounty of growth; thanks for sharing, Stuart.
A lovely little Victoria Day surprise.
Happy Monday holiday!
Bluebells in the Forest of Dean Bluebells sparse but bright Clothe the forest floor under Spring’s increasing greens (((((((((((—-)))))))))) From the…
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 22/May/22
Bluebell beauty, courtesy of Stuart.
Three weeks ago, the Little Bison River looked like this:
And now:
At the moment, we have 18 full hours of daylight, and as a result we are warming quickly (by comparison, Toronto, which is 19° further south, is getting 15 hours). By the solstice in June, we will have 20 hours of daylight with about 4 hours of twilight.
All the plants and animals have to take advantage of this intense period of light and warmth before it again becomes cold.
Happy Sunday and for Canadians, Happy long weekend!
The Butchart Gardens is a group of floral display gardens located near Victoria on Vancouver Island. These gardens, which were originally the site of a large quarry, receive over a million visitors each year and have been designated as a national historic site.
My nephew has worked amid these gorgeous gardens for many years, and he occasionally sends me a photo or two.
Happy Friday, happy weekend!
An old road through the Forest of Dean. Where will you lead me To a house hidden in trees Or a long dead mine (((((((((((—-)))))))))) These posts …
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 19/May/22
A lovely forest path, courtesy of Stuart.
I feel like seeing some summer, even if it’s only a photo.
Happy Thursday.
They are finally out after late snow storms and floods!
Happy Wednesday.
Lovely tulip.
Bourts Inclosure, Forest of Dean. Dark under shadows soft ground hides heavy footsteps paced by lone walkers (((((((((((—-)))))))))) These posts were…
#Words and #PictureOfTheDay: 16/May/22
Stuart’s Forest of Dean.
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