Tag: hawthorn
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May Herb Walk
We have been blessed with a fabulous start to May. While days of glorious sunshine are becoming a concern for water supplies, potentially stunting growth and yields from hay meadows, they have brought out the best in our hedgerow flowers. Many have commented on it being the most prolific mayflowers of a decade. Our May…
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Mayflower
‘Cast not a clout, ‘til may is out’ is one of the best known country weather lore phrases, and one of the most contentious. A ‘clout’ is an item of clothing, so the recommendation is to stay wrapped up in your winter layers for a while longer, until ‘may is out’. Please notice the small…