What a beautiful weekend.
We have no Chestnut trees here which we're used to seeing turn green, but the Oaks are just starting to sprout. At this time of year I can hardly wait to see a fresh green haze over the treetops.
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Above is our nearby church with a slowly greening Oak by the porch. Blue skies and sunshine add to our perfect early April weather. Apparently it was Palm Sunday yesterday, and a couple of Donkeys turned up as pageant 'extras'. Billy was happy to see them.
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We had one good spell of rain last week (Wednesday?), but I didn't go out in it, thus still not testing my new Barbour.
Our beautiful weather continues.
The oaks in our Adelaide Hills area will be changing colour by now along with all the other tree varieties. I don't think I have ever seen a chestnut tree, unless I just don't recognise them. There are people who sell hot roasted chestnuts in little paper bags on the street up there in the hills. Last time I was there one fellow was roasting them right there on the street, he had a little fire inside a weatherproof box of some sort.
ReplyDeleteOur village in France is a big producer of Chestnuts; in fact it's probably now its major crop. There are not only huge areas of grafted trees, but the woodlands are filled with wild ones too. The Chestnut tree is also host to the wonderful Cèpe mushroom; another major crop.
DeleteOak before the ash?
ReplyDeleteI'm ashamed to say, but I don't think I'd know an Ash tree.
DeleteBlack buds...easy!
DeleteIt's wonderful to see these colourful seasonal changes. Our Bougainvillas are sprouting and the grapevine has green leaves. Almost time for dolmathes.
ReplyDeleteI love this season. It's warm and full of life.
We are one week behind you this year. Orthodox Palm Sunday coming up this weekend
We have one vine against the front of the house; it too is sprouting nicely. Our Dolmades come in tins!!!
DeleteThis is my favourite time of year. The newly emerging leaves are that fresh green colour and with it, the anticipation of what is to come …. & this sunshine is a bonus ! XXXX
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a wonderful season.
DeleteOur trees seem to be turning green overnight. Well, some of them anyway.
ReplyDeleteIt's as if they just can't wait.
DeleteOh, THAT'S why my friend took her miniature pony to church. Palm Sunday. I did wonder.
ReplyDeleteI know nothing about it, or why it involves Donkeys, but it was nice to see them.
DeleteGood to see that you went to church - no doubt to pray for forgiveness for all your sins. It must have been a bloody long prayer. Amen.
ReplyDeleteMy sins are too numerous to be forgivable; and I'm still adding to the tally.
DeletePalm Sunday was an important day during my childhood.
ReplyDeleteI know nothing about it, but as Easter is next Sunday, I presume they are related.
DeleteWe're having that same kind of beautiful weather here, too. Like you, I love watching the trees turn green. So many things are blooming right now that everything is turned out in soft pastel shades--just gorgeous, and perfect for Easter.
ReplyDeleteI hope you've got a big new hat for you Easter Parade???
DeleteHere, it is supposed to stop snowing this week. I will settle for that. If we can get the white stuff under control, the green stuff will surely follow.
ReplyDeleteNo snow here this year, although we see about a dozen tiny flakes falling for a few seconds.
DeleteIt is still very cold up here in the Dales. I could do with some rain to settle some new plants in but no sign so far,
ReplyDeleteWe had one reasonably good patch of rain last week; enough to keep us indoors. But forecast now is for warm dry weather ahead. I'm not complaining.
DeleteThis is a beautiful time of the year. My Oaks are considerably behind yours. There is no green to be seen. Today is warm and sunny. 3-4 days of warmth and everything will be in flower and leaf.
ReplyDeleteI remember a winter of beautiful clear sunny skies with crisp overnight and early morning temperatures, followed by day after day and week after week of winter warmth...just lovely. But then came the decade long drought of the 21st century, only ending with floods.
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