During these times of lockdown that the UK finds itself in at present due to COVID-19. As we are all self-isolating at home and self-distancing when we do have to go out, it is even more important to take a moment to enjoy the natural world around us. Following Government Social Distancing guidelines we are … More Spring is Upon Us
As social isolating / social distancing lockdown continues off out we go for one of our daily exercise sessions. Clearly the camera has to come with us. It’s nice to see the blossom on the trees, another reminder that spring is here. I think we are definitely enjoying getting out and exploring the great outdoors … More Blossom in Bloom
Ecclesall Woods, Sheffield, South Yorkshire It’s almost the end of March and a visit to Ecclesall Woods in Sheffield is like stepping back in to Autumn. There are only a few signs that Spring is upon us.
It’s late March and we’re in the early stages of Spring, yet some of our woodland landscapes still look as if we’re deep in the throws of Autumn.
Of late my attentions have turned to wonders of our botanical world. On this occasion our own garden is home to this posts subject: Dahlia ‘Bishop of Leicester’.
On our recent trip back to Aberdeen to visit family and friends we took some time out to visit the Botanical Gardens at the University of Aberdeen’s Zoology campus; Cruickshank Botanic Garden. The gardens were in bloom with many different flowers and plants, their collection of Giant Thistles is what captured my attention.
Ryan Garden Photography 