We have been for a stunning walk in the rain, in the countryside around our home (and of course close to Freshwinds garden.) The fresh green growth on the verges, woodland and field edges is a joy to see.
The sky was black in places which has given great contrasts for the photos.
The wild flowers are prolific.
Here are a few of my pictures.
This crop is just showing...it is corn.
It`s possible to see Mabel across the field from the lane, keeping watch over the garden when we are not there.
Further on down the lane, we came to the area where the old watermill once was. Our lane is named after this mill. The water still rushes down the gulley.
A little further round the lane is a very beautiful undisturbed area where many wild flowers grow.
Orchid
More orchids
Red campions and buttercups.
I love these little paths leading to who knows where.....fairy dells perhaps.
From there we crossed into a more open area with lovely views.
The edges of the fields were banked with buttercups glowing bright yellow against the dark skies.
From there we crossed into a more open area with lovely views.
The edges of the fields were banked with buttercups glowing bright yellow against the dark skies.
The corn made prominent concentric circles in the damp earth.
Bees were busy on the ajuga.
From there we cut into the rather dark and gloomy Guestling Wood.
Amongst the gloom, shield ferns stood out starkly. I had to use a flash.
There are more of these this year than I have ever seen.
I have been visiting this woodland for over 55 years.
There was plenty of yellow archangel around.
When I was a little girl, my Mum told me that the fairies kept their shoes in these flowers....the deadnettle.
When you turn the flowers upside down you can see why.
No wonder I believe in fairies.
More inspiration for fairy gardens.
A perfect miniature landscape.
The rain came five minutes before we reached home. What a good idea to wear our wellies.
Tomorrow is going to be a much sunnier day.
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