Maximum temperature today 25C, minimum 14C. Rainfall 20 mm measured this morning;
10 km/h South Westerly winds with up to 26 km/h gusts.
Total since 1st January; 528 mm and another storm expected this evening.
Still busy with the painting, things have slowed up a bit as it has been very cloudy and difficult to see properly as the house is quite dark. The garden must be happy though with last nights rainfall 😊.
Buttercups; (Ranunculus) and poisonous to humans.
Calves...
with Mum.
Clover and fern.
Cow parsley; (Anthriscus sylvestris)
Daisies; possibly Oxeye...
Daisy with Trichodes alvearius....
Three for the price of one, not sure what they all are.
Daisy; possibly Ragwort.
Dog roses; (Rosa canina)
Elderberry flower. (Sambucas). The berries traditionally have been used to make elderberry wine, syrup, as well as pies and jellies,
I have put this old farm equipment on before but a long time ago...
as above...
As above.
Back home the first daylily this year and
a female blackbird; (Turdus merula).
We take the elderberry flowers, dip them in batter, deep fry them and serve them with maple syrup.
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting but I don't like frying deep with batter, it messes up the oil and than I have to filter it! I am going to try making some syrup and see if I can sort this cough out once and for all. Qui ne risque rien n'a rien !! Hope you have a good week Diane
DeleteBeautiful photos. I'm glad you are taking a bit of a break from painting as you must be getting tired by now. That is a lot of painting. I have to do a bit myself but have so many other things on the go. Not sure when I will get to it. Hopefully before winter rolls around. Have a good Sunday Diane.
ReplyDeleteBack trying to paint again but it is too dark and I canot see properly what I am doing! Just cloudy all the time again. I need to get this finished before August and visitors. Nigel is struggling with rubbing down and re varnishing all the wooden windows and doors. French varnish does not last like English varnish does!! Hope you have a good week Diane
DeleteThe cows look curious. The flowers and critters are pretty. Very interesting farm equipment!
ReplyDeleteCows are always curious LOL. Have a great week Diane
DeleteOur lawn has been taken over by dandelion. The yellow flowers are everywhere this time of year. Your have a broader selection of lawn flora than we do at present.
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of dandelions around but not many walking down the road closeby. Not sure why that is! Enjoy your week. Diane
DeleteLovely images Diana, we had rain last night too. It really freshens the garden up ✨
ReplyDeleteThe garden is enjoying the rain but I am not as it is too dark to paint. I do though enjoy the fact I do not have to water !! Take care Diane
DeleteI see the pooenators are busy, busy, busy. Great pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma,hope all is well,enjoy the week. Diane
DeleteHi again Diane. Yup still coughing too. Have just had a CT scan on throat, get results tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteLet me know how you get on. The cough is now boring and I am fed up with it. It started in December so this is now the the 6th month. Take it easy, Diane
DeleteIsn't that funny that a poisonous flower has such a delicious name? ;-)
ReplyDeleteYes I agree it does not make sense. Cheers Diane
DeleteLovely photos here too, I like the first one and the clover with te fern best but all the other are great.
ReplyDeleteOn the daisies the insects are a kind of fly.
Thanks for your comments on my lions.... ;-)
Take care my friend !
I also like the clover and the fern. There seems to be a lot of flies around!!! Take care, hugs Diane
DeleteStunning photos as usual Diane. You really do have a lovely, natural garden.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos. I love all the colors and the flowers. I esp love that fern. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember if the farm implements in your yard. Love the Day Lily. I've had and enjoyed Elderberry Wine in Washington state long, long ago. Garden is looking good with all the rain even if your not getting outside.
ReplyDeleteThese photos make me feel like I want to take a walk to see what is around me. Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your gorgeous photos, Diane. This little bird and the poisonous yellow flower are sooooooo pretty!!!!! Kisses, my friend.
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