Follow the footpath along and on the edge of the field three Lime trees (Tilea europaea) have been planted sometime in the past. Nobody knows when or who planted them. They where known as the three witches by older members of the community who knew they were there.
31st November 2009
31st November 2008
the leaves of the Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) are turning to rich yellows but quickly drop once they do, which is a shame as they would make a spectacular show if they just hung on for a while.
30th October 2009
30th October 2008
Pyracantha Orange Glow (Pyracantha coccinea )
Pyracantha Orange Charmer.
The red Pyracantha has all but been stripped of the ripe berries by the birds, but the orange forms hang on a lot longer. Birds do not think they are ripe enough to eat so leave them alone for a lot longer often well into Winter.
29th October 2009
29th October 2008
Rhododendron luteum is one of my favourites in the Rhododendron family, late Spring early Summer it is filled with deliciously fragrant yellow flowers.; the scent often drifts across the garden on warm still days. Then in Autumn the leaf colour can be spectacular bringing a wonderful splash of quite long lasting colour.
28th October 2009
28th October 2008
Bright start, wispy clouds overhead bodes for a lovely Autumn day ahead.
26th October 2009
26th October 2008
British Summertime ended yesterday. So we all had an extra hour in bed as the clocks went back. It means that the mornings are going to be a little lighter from now on and the evenings become darker earlier. Fine for getting up in the morning and for taking the photo of the day.
A walk down into the wood below us gave me this shot.
25th October 2009
Brisk yet warm Southerly wind blows, rain falls as I crouch under an umbrella to take the photo.
24th October 2009
24th October 2008
A quiet windless day. Foliage around hangs wet from last night. More leaves scattered across the track.
23rd October 2009
23rd October 2008
A brisk blustering wind knocks hedge tops and trees around. Sky as dark as a bruise. High above a Buzzard wheels chased by a Crow, both blown swiftly across the sky by the wind.
21st October 2009
21st October 2008
A lull between the rain. Everything hangs wet, but above the wind blows strongly. Leaves fly in flocks of gold's, browns and yellows from the trees, over the hedge and into the field beyond.
20th October 2009
20th October 2008
A very overcast morning today. A light wind blows from the South West which portends rain for some time later.
19th October 2009
19th October 2008
Clear blue sky with the sun rising from behind the trees. The air is cool and very fresh.
18th October 2009
18th October 2008
A really bright start. The air temperature has dropped though and it feels really cool and fresh. Clear blue sky overhead with a promise of a lovely sunny day.
Tucked into the corner where sun warms the rocky sides of the bank, one lone Meadowsweet plant (Filipendula ulmaria) flowers late.
17th October 2009
17th October 2008
Dull and overcast start to the day. A light gentle breeze just moves the tops of the trees.
16th October 2009
16th October 2008
Although overcast and cool we decided to take a day off today to visit a fairly new local attraction Manorhouse Wildlife Park. See below today's photos.
15th October 2009
15th October 2008
Manorhouse Wildlife Park is in its second season and masses of work has been done there. All credit to Anna and her husband Colin for everything they have and are putting into it.
If you come to Pembrokeshire, which is a must for anyone then Manorhouse Wildlife Park is a must see.
The entrance into the grotto.
Set in some lovely grounds and landscape, there are loads of walks to wander on
and animals to see.
It boasts the largest walk in Lemur enclosure in Europe where you can get in and up close to the Lemurs.
Hours can be spent wandering around the grounds. If you want to visit this year then you have up to 1st November to get there before they close for this season.
A cool still start to the day, with patches of cloud and the Sun struggling through.
13th October 2009
13th October 2008
Quiet still start to the day with a clear blue sky and bright sun.
Sunlight streams through the trees onto the path through the woodland below us.
12th October 2009
12th October 2008
