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Post by carolann on May 23, 2008 14:29:36 GMT
As I in the garden today a georgous scent wafted over so I thought I would share these piccy with you all. Its sooooo lovely and its only the humble Hawthorn Tree.    Every year I look forward to seeing and smelling them. |
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Post by snowowl on May 23, 2008 14:54:26 GMT
Lovely carolann and so nice for the birds.Trees are nice if they are in their proper place. Unlike the giant weeping will in next doors small gardenand only a few feet from my foundations.  |
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Post by Weeterrier on May 23, 2008 16:50:46 GMT
The Hawthorn trees are glorious this year, just dripping with blossom. We have lots around here, and the scent was everywhere. Gorgeous.
But you are right Snowowl, they have to be in the correct place. I have to keep my eyes open, because I had quite a few seedlings of Hawthorn in the garden, and it's all too easy to put off removing them before they get a foothold. By then, they are the devil to remove.
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Post by Amo on May 23, 2008 18:24:28 GMT
We went on a new walk with the dogs this morning because there are too many mares and foals around our usual ones at the moment and it's and old, disused railway line that runs through the Forest. It's lined with hawthorn and the scent is really spectacular and there is still a few gorse hanging in there too. Almost a narcotic affair!
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Post by Weeterrier on May 23, 2008 18:53:54 GMT
I've never noticed it so much before, have you?
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Post by Amo on May 23, 2008 19:11:20 GMT
It seems to be quite prolific out in the wild but my big one in the garden has a lot less this year!! We have been a little worried about it actually. |
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Post by Tig on Mar 10, 2009 23:32:00 GMT
Trees are indeed grand - especially at this time of year when their shapes and colours are enhanced by late light  I can admire all these beauties from my home  Think these are firs .. or pines?  This one always looks like amber when the late sun shines on it ..  The light illuminates these differently depending on the time of day ..   The view of these poplars is hampered by the overhead cables, but they are still impressive .. IMHO  And finally, I don't know what these are? If anyone else does I bow to your knowledge ..  x Tig |
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Post by nightowl on Mar 11, 2009 9:21:17 GMT
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Post by Ladygardener on Mar 11, 2009 10:12:30 GMT
They are indeed lovely pics Tig, that ambre one is quite stunning, I can imagine the sunshine through it. The sky in that 3rd pic is so beautiful. |
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Post by Missredhead on Mar 11, 2009 13:56:39 GMT
beautiful pics Tig....my fav is no.2 all I can add for the last one is.............it's a tree  |
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Post by maggy on Mar 11, 2009 21:58:12 GMT
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Post by scarecrow on Apr 1, 2009 18:56:43 GMT
 Beech trees in Autumn |
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Post by Missredhead on Apr 2, 2009 13:18:32 GMT
Beech trees in Autumn I like this.....but am I allowed to POTM it if it wasn't taken in April? |
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 2, 2009 14:04:18 GMT
Sorry Missy, as lovely as the picture is, it can't be POTM'd - it has to be in the current month which is always roughly the last week of a month and the first three of the following month.
This way we can keep the seasons and the calender "looks" correct.
RF
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 3, 2009 14:05:01 GMT
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 4, 2009 16:30:53 GMT
I consider myself extremely fortunate to live on the very edge of Thetford Forest. I am surrounded by the most glorious trees. At the moment the Chestnuts are just starting to open and the Hawthorn is gorgeous. These pictures were taken a couple of years ago in very early Spring, on a gorgeous sunny day - this pingu (glacial formed hollow) is very near me and is great fun at any season. There are lots of them unexpectedly in the forest and they are unfailingly beautiful..   |
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Post by Tig on Apr 7, 2009 13:45:11 GMT
You are indeed lucky to live so close to such wonderful places 4P - looks like a lovely area to go walking in A team of men with tractors and chain saws came yesterday and sawed down four of the poplars in the last but one photo of my last posting on here  There is only one large tree and a couple of small ones on the right of the photo still standing! |
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 17, 2009 13:00:31 GMT
Trees really are grand... In all the many years that I have seen FIL's Conference Pear tree flowering, I don't think I have ever seen it as lovely as it looked today, just absolutely covered in blossom.  RF |
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Post by Ladygardener on Apr 17, 2009 19:02:07 GMT
Goodness, it looks like he's going to get a great crop this year Rf. |
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Post by Rosefriend on Apr 18, 2009 6:20:29 GMT
I do hope so LG, they taste wonderful.
RF
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Post by oldmoleskins on Apr 21, 2009 19:21:29 GMT
This is my route back (walking) from taking the car for its MOT this morning:  it's a lovely 5-minutes' worth linking the main road with our lane. OM |
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Post by Missredhead on Apr 21, 2009 19:27:06 GMT
This is my route back (walking) from taking the car for its MOT this morning: it's a lovely 5-minutes' worth linking the main road with our lane. OM Looks quite mystical.....  |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Apr 23, 2009 19:06:21 GMT
Looks quite mystical..... A very peaceful place MRH - enlivened by the local High School's 'art installations' in a glade... last year was bugs - made from biodegradable recycled stuff:     OM |
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Post by Missredhead on Apr 23, 2009 19:32:58 GMT
Wow....I love that idea.......
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Post by Tig on Apr 23, 2009 19:57:40 GMT
And me - wonder if we could make some for our gardens  my Grandkids would be fascinated - I might just give it a go x Tig |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2009 18:32:46 GMT
A giant redwood, taken at Cambridge Botanic Gardens on Sunday.  FA x |
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Apr 29, 2009 18:44:00 GMT
A giant redwood, taken at Cambridge Botanic Gardens on Sunday. FA x beautiful photograph FA...what a clever boy you are  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2009 18:58:18 GMT
Fank ooo, me lovely FA x |
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Post by 4pygmies on Apr 29, 2009 19:48:45 GMT
That's a lovely picture, FA! And oddly I can just see a browner version of the top bug in Moley's pictures crawling about in it.......it's hard to spot but I'm sure it's there......  I LOVE those bugs, OM - what a brilliant idea - gorgeous country lane too btw! |
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Post by Spruance on Apr 29, 2009 22:30:11 GMT
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