Do you know the difference between an ancient tree and a veteran tree? No, nor did I until enlightened by Heath Hands Jo on a veteran tree walk around the heath last Friday. Sadly, because we had a Salon Music concert that evening, I had to peel off before we were even half way through …
More tree trouble….
But this time serious tree trouble….. The large oak which stood at the edge of Millfield Lane opposite the Stock Pond causeway. I saw it on my way back aross the heath this afternoon and stopped to talk to Ranger Paul who was trying to clear a gulley beneath its torn up roots to let …
Can I tell you about my mimosa tree?…..
Those of you who followed the development of the garden saga will know that last year I planted a mimosa at the back of the patio to try and shield me from Mr U’s garages – and it has been growing with GREAT vim and vigour ever since. It has three stems or trunks and …
The changing face of Hampstead Heath
Wednesday 27th December Walking in the sun….. The trees over looking the boating pond against a cloudless sky…. Even playing tennis over in Waterlow Park. Thursday 28th December Walking in the rain… The trees over looking the Boating Pond… But the Mandarin ducks sure were enjoying it!
Hacking holly – and mid winter sun
This was intended to be a post about an extremely enjoyable morning hacking holly earlier this week (see below) – but the winter sun on the heath as I walked back from South End Green this afternoon was so lovely that I could not resist including it. And how irrestibile were those mandarin ducks on …
The garden at Hampstead Lane – stage 5 – desert to white out – autumn/winter 2022
Following on…. While the mimosa tree and the shrubs were making themselves at home at the back of the garden I turned my attention to the hot, dry and sunny bank that runs down to the huge fish tank window to the study. We had covered all the new soil with the wonderful coir netting …
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