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The Folklore of Christmas Holly

The Folklore of Christmas Holly

Folklore· Nature

Holly is an ancient plant and there is an abundance of folklore about Christmas Holly.  The glossy, spiny, green leaves…
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The Symbolism of the Olive Tree

The Symbolism of the Olive Tree

History· Nature

What is the symbolism of the olive tree? There are many meanings of the olive tree.  It is a symbol…
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Poppy – A Flower of Contradictions

Poppy – A Flower of Contradictions

Flower meanings· History· Nature· Wildflower

It is curious how a flower, so often photographed and enjoyed in summer, can have such poignant and painful meaning…
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Bluebells and their Meanings

Bluebells and their Meanings

Nature· Wildflower

It was Keats who named the bluebell ‘Sapphire queen of the mid-May’ in his poem ‘Fancy’ 1818. Two hundred years…
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Passion in a Flower

Passion in a Flower

Gardening· History· Nature

The Passion Flower Passiflora is best explained at Easter despite it blooming in the summer. I worked with plants for…
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Instagram post 2197438429917340812_6719818565 Still loving making wreaths, posies and evergreen bunches. I tend to think of these teasels as summer plants but they look very effective in winter.
#winter #teasels #foliage #Christmas #workingwithplants
Instagram post 2188742125821128174_6719818565 My first day this year selling our Christmas trees and amidst all the families, seasonal expectations and excitement a rainbow formed.
#blessings #goodfortune #fun #lookonthebrightside #magical #Christmas
Instagram post 2184909509003224568_6719818565 It is a privilege to be able to work with natural foliage, full of winter energy.
My first wreath of the season.
I had fun collecting the fir and holly in the cool, fresh November air.
#blessings #winter #holly #fir #wreaths #cold #energy #berries
Instagram post 2182879811368691722_6719818565 When I feel down the only cure is a long walk with my dogs. Today I took photos of all the colour in nature I could find.
#darkdays #clockschange #natureheals #mentalhealth #walkingthedogs #autumn #wildflowers #hedgerows
Instagram post 2181600887062032207_6719818565 Frosty mornings!
#frost #November #cold #textures #patterns #nature
Instagram post 2178526056011646487_6719818565 It's official! I am a tree hugger! I have known these trees all their lives. 
Out in the field selling Christmas trees @kilnfarmnursery. This is the one I love. Always a Norway Spruce for me!
#Christmastree #Norwayspruce #treehugger
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