The burning of Dol – Paljenje dola – 2021/21
This is the time of year when it is just wonderful to wander through the olive groves. All the olives are in flower, but they do not give off any scent.
This is the time of year when it is just wonderful to wander through the olive groves. All the olives are in flower, but they do not give off any scent.
These are the seed heads of Wild Salisfy. They only last a day before setting off on their journey in the wind.
There is something magical about sunlight reflecting off newly fallen rain drops. Here on a Passionflower.
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.