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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!
Yes, that charity seems to be doing great work. I just wish all councils that look after cemeteries would subscribe to those practices. 🙂
A nice collection. St Augustines is a good landmark church, I imagine returning sailors would have been pleased to spot it.
I’m sure you’re right. And, of course, because of its position you can also get great views from up there.
So pretty. 🙂
Thanks. It’s so cheering to see these little signs of spring. 🙂