A Walk in Ecclesall Woods

It has been a while since we've been in Ecclesall Woods, but yesterday a shopping trip took us along the leafy roads that go through them.  It's early for the English bluebell flowers that grow in these ancient woods, but as we parked up in our usual lay-by spot we could see them through the openings in the fence.  In a week or two they'll be at their best and there'll be a haze of blue in these woods.  

A wood is my favourite kind of habitat.  In the Springtime the young beech leaves are a vivid lime green. There are starry-shaped wood anemones, quantities of wild garlic leaves, golden yellow celandines and the beauty of the delicate English bluebells.

It was rather a cloudy day yesterday (and it's the same today) so it wasn't the best weather for a walk in the woods and photo taking, but it was a good morning out-and-about in an area that's a great green space for the local community.  

The Local Walled Garden in Springtime

Recently I've had another blogging break as our eldest grandson has been staying with us in order to help us with some house maintenance.  He brought a high ladder and tools as Mr P can no longer climb up to do work at a height.  The gutters have been cleared, and woodwork done under the bay window at the front of our home.  We've been grateful for the help given especially as he lives quite a distance away. He also replaced a dripping tap system in the kitchen.  

Since then we've been out-and-about locally and one fine day visited the library in the park.  There are new plants appearing in the Walled Garden and the blossom is out.

I thought that these primroses in different shades of yellow were pretty.

Finally, coming out onto the main road this new mural on the closed shutters of a cafe caught my eye.

In our own garden the tulips have been blooming for quite a while along with the pear and apple blossom.                     

Thank you for coming by.  There will possibly be a disruption from our internet provider today so I won't be able to reply to your comments if this happens.  Have a good day whatever you're doing and I'll be back soon.