alexanders

this patch of alexanders above Higherland is growing about half a mile from the only other patch I have seen down at Old Mill; I think it must be spreading. The church looks very pretty in the background.

marsh violets

there is only one little patch of marsh violets in the whole parish (at least that I know about). They were crushed by the machinery thinning out Sheba woods and only three are left this year, it seems a pity to destroy one thing to save another.

grasses

I love the complexity of even simple things.

lessons

my very first swim and fetch, after 38 lessons. Mum was so surprised she gave up altogether and didn't even get wet.

Rooking about

Arnold is casing the joint. A few minutes later the whole tribe came down to snack on a few bread crumbs and seeds.

A388

and just up the road is this patch of early purple orchid, and yes, a white early purple orchid.