Categories DavidLichen on a budding blackthorn branch Post author By David Post date 20 April 2011 Different varieties of lichen thriving on these blackthorn (sloe) bushes.
Categories DavidStickweed Post author By David Post date 20 April 2011 Has many names from gardeners. Among the more printable is “Sticky Willy”.
Categories DavidPaperlike birch bark Post author By David Post date 19 April 2011 The bark of this birch tree, by Chapel Ash island, is peeling back like paper.
Categories DavidBlackthorn in flower Post author By David Post date 18 April 2011 The clump of blackthorn (sloe) between the Railway Walk and Barley Field in the Smestow Valley LNR at the peak of their blossoming.
Categories DavidJaponica and azalea Post author By David Post date 18 April 2011 The japonica and azalea bushes have been planted together by one of the entrances to West Park so their flowers should form a nice contrast. Unfortunately their flowering seasons didn’t quite coincide this year.