Have you been down to the woods today

Orchard

21 May 2016

New Ash Green Woodlands Group

Have you been down to the woods today

The tree canopy is growing too tall

But undeterred, Simon will take on this task

Jerry shows us the trees to be cut back …

… being careful to avoid the nest in a neighbouring tree

Have you been down to the woods today

At least this discourages tree climbing and vandalism

The hazel is disappearing into the overgrowth

We have been away from the Orchard for two months …

… and in that time the cow parsley and nettles have grown tall around the base of the apple trees

Have you been down to the woods today

Now careful Jerry!

Remember to bend your knees when lifting heavy loads

Our new volunteer, Sue, doing a fine job …

… clearing the area so the apple tree is free of brambles

Have you been down to the woods today

Peter working hard having already cleared one other area

Looking very relaxed in the sunshine

Carole clearing the nettles and cow parsley …

… to allow light back onto the small tree

Have you been down to the woods today

I like the hair decoration Julian, it suits you!

Flower power! Julian and Antonia with hair adornments

Carole and Barley take a stroll

Have you been down to the woods today

A man on a mission!

Julian and Antonio start to cut up the fallen tree

Simon taking a break. Who’s call has he missed?

Simon’s new acquisition; a beautiful water carrier

Have you been down to the woods today

While you chat away, I’ll just sit and rest a while

Is Jerry taking a picture of me, taking a picture of him?

Barely standing on guard duty

Have you been down to the woods today

Lurcher yoga C’mon, let’s go for a walk!

Have you been down to the woods today

A two spotted ladybird mating with a nine-spotted I wonder how many spots the offspring will have?