I had to take a photo of the naked tree that looks so perfect, on the way to work:
I always thought, when I drove passed, that this was the most perfectly symmetrical tree. Today I stopped and took a couple of pics from different angles. Alas no. Apparently nearly all trees grow more strongly on one side than the other, mainly due to the light conditions.
So not perfect at all, but great for helping one navigate? (I think they grow more strongly on the southern side)
First thing to do at the garden today was cutting back some ivy on the wall that definitely looked neglected (aha me thinks, great for christmas wreaths!) I then got stuck into cutting back the Hellebore leaves to reveal the beautiful flower buds emerging from the ground.
Hello! my pet robin brings me a worm
then eats it and is gone..
Not for long. it sits on my bucket for a photo call
Wow, I really love this robin.
In the background are beautiful blue flowers in the shade. They really sing out in a dark corner.
The Vinca major (periwinkle) is flowering
Next stop, raising the canopy of the date palm (taking off the lower branches)
That fibrous trunk is fascinating.
It is now easier to weed beneath and dig out the bramble roots.
Digging up brambles is another great Winter job. Satisfying to get the roots out and keeps you warm and that was it for the next 4 hours…
Where did the day go?