My sketchbook spread of found objects picked up on a lawn has an autumnal feel. We’re not quite there but on a dull August day there’s a feeling that the end of summer is looming.
Fine rain this morning picked out orb webs with glistening droplets.
I started this page at a family get-together yesterday afternoon in West Melton, near Rotherham, in a garden with several lime trees, planted in Victorian times. There were hundreds, probably thousands, of the limes’ helicopter seeds strewn over the lawn but so far not many leaves. This green heart-shaped leaf may have been torn off the tree in recent high winds but, because of the prominent damage, I wonder if the tree deliberately jettisoned it in an attempt to rid itself of whatever herbivore was starting to nibble holes in it.
The robust bluebell stem with upward-facing seedpods is probably Spanish bluebell, which was often planted in gardens but which has naturalised and in some places threatens to oust our native species.
Wow, the first one of your posts I’ve had in years! Yayyyy!!!!! Keep them coming, please.
Thanks Susie, glad that got through to you 🙂
yes I would like to be notified of new blogs. Thanks. I really enjoy them!
Thanks Cathy, glad you’re enjoying them, I’ve enjoyed getting back into the rhythm of a daily post. There’s always something, if I give myself the time to look.
Richard, Let me second the above comments. It seems ages since I received any of your posts so it’s wonderful to see your name again and to enjoy your drawings and comments. I do hope you’ll find time to post some more! Best wishes,
Frank
Thank you Frank. Just put up my 61st consecutive post, it’s very short but I’m pleased to have managed something and hopefully I’ll have chance to add a bit more over the weekend. In the early days of the blog I managed a full year of daily posts and I’d love to do that again.
I absolutely LOVE hearing about what is going on and seeing phots and sketches of your lovely home and creative work! Thank you so much!