Plant growth is really accelerating in the cutting, with the benefit of recent rains and warmer weather. The grasslands will soon be bursting wit insect life as this season’s wild flowers come into bloom.
The pictures give some examples of what is currently in flower or emerging.
Hawthorn and Forget-me-not in full bloom
Barren Strawberry and Common Dog Violet
Potentilla Sterilis and Viola Riviniana
Gorse and Crab Apple in bloom
Gorse and Crab Apple in Bloom
Ashlawn Grasslands, growing strongly after recent rains
Ashlawn Grasslands, growing strongly after recent rains
A close up of the emerging wildflowers amongst the grassland
Yellow Flag Iris in Ashlawn Reservoir Pond
Iris Pseudacorus
Birdsfoot Trefoil coming into flower
Lotus Corniculatus
Close up of Birdsfoot Trefoil flower
Lotus Corniculatus
Leaves of Common Spooted Orchid emerging through the grass
Dactylorhiza fuchsii
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