Another job this week has been removing and folding the shade netting which has surrounded the citrus trees since November. It left an almost weed free area under the trees.
As the seasons advance, so the flowers change. From the early spring varieties, to later annuals, like the scarlet Poppy.
Some of the most spectacular flowers only show for a few days in the spring, then they are gone. Like these Arum, known as “Lords and Ladies”
Recycling carboard to prevent annual and perennial weeds in the orchard.
Take a few minutes each day to wander along the local foot paths and your eyes will be delighted by the profusion of wild flowers
I like the display of Spring flowers on the shrubs and plants in and around my orchards.
The weather has been a lot colder than normal for this time of year, but when the sun shines it is hot.
Walking the Maquis in late afternoon lets you see nature in a different light.
Every day there are changes visible, from the first leaves on the Fig trees, to Crocus dying back to be replaced with Allium flowers
As the buds burst on the trees and shrubs, you are treated to all the magnificent spring colours that are in natures pallet.