The constantly changing damp, to sun, to warmth has really brought on the meadow grasses which are now starting to swamp out the buttercups and clovers….it is going to make a great hay crop for winter feed for the cattle.
The Ash Tree has at long last burst into vibrant green leaf. I say at long last because in this part of the country it is the last of all our trees to leaf. The Oak in particular was out weeks ago….and that is important.
The old country saying goes like this…….
Oak before the Ash
and you are in for a splash
Ash before the Oak
and you are in for a soak!
So there you have it a reliable country weather forecast for this part of our England…….another dry summer ahead. Well that is what the old country folk say and they were right last year.
4th June
DAVID OAKES - IMAGES. 