The Hazel Tree

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  • Lady’s smock

    June 2, 2013 /

    In the spring sunshine, look out for this delicate wayside plant which is 'painting the meadows with delight'!

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    A December walk through Ballachuan hazel wood

    December 7, 2020

    Marsh marigold: the yellow plant of Beltane

    April 29, 2016

    The marsh fritillary

    June 26, 2013
  • Windflowers – tears of Aphrodite

    May 17, 2013 /

    According to a Greek legend, wood anemones - or windflowers - sprang up where the tears of Aphrodite fell. A lovely story, although she must have wept quite a lot, poor girl!

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    The darkness of the yew

    October 26, 2014

    The Fortingall Yew: symbol of eternity

    March 26, 2014

    The gentleness of willow

    March 18, 2023
  • The majesty of the beech

    April 16, 2013 /

    Beeches evoke the true beauty of the British landscape, with their majestic shape and vivid autumn colours.

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    The darkness of the yew

    October 26, 2014

    The holly bears the crown

    November 26, 2013

    The gentleness of willow

    March 18, 2023
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