Russian Olive Tree, a set on Flickr.
This week has seen incredible storms in the North so when I finally decided to go and see the damage down on the plot I was very surprised to see the Russian Olive Tree finally show its fruit.
This tree was one of the first to go in next to the Blue Tit Plum and now sits next to the little frog pond. It has taken nearly four years to produce a flower and has grown from about a foot high to around 4 foot tall. It is a nitrogen giving plant and has silvery leaves, thick green on top and a strong frame. It provides shade in the summer months and seems to be a safe space for the frogs to hide between its trunk.
There was one final surprise to see down the allotment today and it's a sight I relish as I rarely ever see it, its movement is unmistakable, the wonderful wren. I watched this beautiful specimen as I sheltered from yet another hail storm. It was weaving and ducking right along the hawthorn privet.
No matter how down you may feel in your life, it's always worth going out even if you risk getting soaked.
This week has seen incredible storms in the North so when I finally decided to go and see the damage down on the plot I was very surprised to see the Russian Olive Tree finally show its fruit.
This tree was one of the first to go in next to the Blue Tit Plum and now sits next to the little frog pond. It has taken nearly four years to produce a flower and has grown from about a foot high to around 4 foot tall. It is a nitrogen giving plant and has silvery leaves, thick green on top and a strong frame. It provides shade in the summer months and seems to be a safe space for the frogs to hide between its trunk.
There was one final surprise to see down the allotment today and it's a sight I relish as I rarely ever see it, its movement is unmistakable, the wonderful wren. I watched this beautiful specimen as I sheltered from yet another hail storm. It was weaving and ducking right along the hawthorn privet.
No matter how down you may feel in your life, it's always worth going out even if you risk getting soaked.
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