This was an awesome read! Thank you so much. I've learnt a lot (the different types of frost... definitely didn't know that) and I officially want to buy The Tree Almanac.
You've also really helped me out, by telling us all about Oak Galls - I've got a brand new oak tree I've been growing from an acorn - and it's covered in them. I had no idea what they were until now. It's a shame you don't live in Yorkshire, you could have had loads of ink!! I'll be on the lookout for the wasps emerging now. I'm relieved to know that they are mostly harmless to the tree.
Yep - there's a fascinating website about all of the native galls we have in this country. Some are formed by insects and some by fungi. https://www.britishplantgallsociety.org/
A lovely month despite the storms, I think it will have really affected the rspb bird count this year given the whole country was covered by the storm to some extent. I love your hedge, I've been finding female hazel flowers for a couple of weeks down here, much earlier than usual so I'm sure yours will appear soon.
This was an awesome read! Thank you so much. I've learnt a lot (the different types of frost... definitely didn't know that) and I officially want to buy The Tree Almanac.
You've also really helped me out, by telling us all about Oak Galls - I've got a brand new oak tree I've been growing from an acorn - and it's covered in them. I had no idea what they were until now. It's a shame you don't live in Yorkshire, you could have had loads of ink!! I'll be on the lookout for the wasps emerging now. I'm relieved to know that they are mostly harmless to the tree.
Thanks Melissa - glad you found it interesting! And yes, definitely get the Tree Almanac - it is fascinating!
Had no idea about oak gall. Very interesting, thanks!
Yep - there's a fascinating website about all of the native galls we have in this country. Some are formed by insects and some by fungi. https://www.britishplantgallsociety.org/
Ah amazing thanks!
A lovely month despite the storms, I think it will have really affected the rspb bird count this year given the whole country was covered by the storm to some extent. I love your hedge, I've been finding female hazel flowers for a couple of weeks down here, much earlier than usual so I'm sure yours will appear soon.
Thanks Rachel - here's hoping! I'm very excited about the possibility of actual hazel nuts from the hedge!
Interesting read Ali.
I too have the Tree Almanac and am enjoying it very much.