Wet and Windy

A very wet and windy week has been good for watering the gardens but the wind has bent over quite a lot of my perennials. Also the weeds have prospered with the rain.

I had a trip to Whinlatter Forest on Wednesday. We stopped for coffee at Cocklakes farm shop where they breed turkeys.

Gobble, gobble at the cafe please

We walked the Seat How Summit Trail. This eagle was near the Visitor Centre.

The eagle has landed

Pine cones are appearing as flowers on the trees.

Segmented 'flowers'

Golden 'flowers'

The new growth on the larch tree looks like witch's fingernails.

Fir nails

Pine cones are forming on the larch.

They have yet to turn brown

The bell heather is just coming into flower.

Can you see the bumble bee?

From the summit were some stunning views of the Lakeland hills.

Looking  across at the hills

Looking onto Keswick and Derwentwater

The paths stand out in the landscape

The rhododendrons are in full flower.

Purple power

The gates at the Lakes Distillery.

They reflect the brewing process

These flowers were in Fitzwilliam Park in Keswick.

Rhododendron, azalea and mock orange

I made this embroidered picture for my friends ruby wedding anniversary.

I take inspiration form the flowers in my gardens

The three French hens are ready to fly to the Artful Garden.

Cluck

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