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British wildflowers, Crocuses, Daisy, Primroses, Red valerian, Snowdrops, St Augustine's Church, Winter heliotrope, winter wildflowers
I often take a wander through the churchyard of St Augustine’s during my local exercise walks. As this space is purposefully managed to attract wildlife and nurture the environment, it’s always a pleasure to visit, to sit on a bench and listen to the birdsong, to check for what’s growing and blooming. On Thursday’s visit, I looked for wildflowers and was delighted to find my first Snowdrops and Crocuses of the year, as well as a lot of Winter heliotrope, several Primroses, a few Daisies in the grass, and the white-flowered variety of Red valerian.
i have just found Caring for God’s acre online, a charity set up to look after the biodiversity in burial sites. Such a valuable place for creatures and flowers and serving a human purpose as well!
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Yes, that charity seems to be doing great work. I just wish all councils that look after cemeteries would subscribe to those practices. 🙂
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A nice collection. St Augustines is a good landmark church, I imagine returning sailors would have been pleased to spot it.
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I’m sure you’re right. And, of course, because of its position you can also get great views from up there.
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So pretty. 🙂
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Thanks. It’s so cheering to see these little signs of spring. 🙂
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