Steve Hallam reports on the 2022 Spring Flower Walk.
This took place on a day of sunny intervals and a strong breeze; 12 people came along and off we went. Except that we did not go too far, to start with, as the first few yards of the track hold a variety of flowers to be discussed.
- Daisies,
- Dandelions,
- Red campion,
- Cow parsley,
- Ground ivy,
- Yellow archangel (domestic variety),
- Garlic mustard,
- Greater stitchwort and
- Buttercup
… may not set everyone’s pulse racing – but they all contribute to a rich flora and they each have a story to tell. In the hands of a knowledgeable and articulate expert guide, these can weave a fascinating spell.
Unfortunately for the group, however, they had me – you get what you pay for!
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