Doing the small, local stuff too…

This week Edward has braved the heat and been mowing the churchyard. Mowing with his scythe, as all mowing was originally done!

The wildflower count earlier in the year identified 48 different species of plant, including such gorgeous names as Smooth Hawk’s-beard, Pellitory-of-the-wall and Ivy-leaved Sowbread. There may well be more!

More wildflowers mean more insects and then more birds. Every contribution helps. Edward has also been keeping large saucers of water full for the birds and small mammals.

Teasels left standing as they look so good in late sunlight and frosts and are full of seeds for the birds in winter.