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| Lyrebird in the woods |
Well as Shakespeare would say many of the trees at
Woolrich are 'bare ruined choirs' at the moment even if three non-singing king parrots landed on the hawthorn in the driveway today. Matt, our gardener and Geoff and Ben - gardeners from
Cloudehill were working in the rhododendron 'forest' today - it seems hundreds or at least 20 - 30
blackwoods and
hollies have sprung up there. There may be more. It is difficult to tell through the tangled thicket. Matt, Geoff and Ben worked steadily building a bonfire that can be burnt come August. I noticed on my way up to the top of the garden that the
daffodils are starting to come through the ground and the
conifers we planted are beginning to look respectable. I am starting this blog to give people a sense of what it is to own and seek to preserve the Woolrich property, developed originally by
Ted Woolrich, one of the first nurserymen in the hills. One day we will investigate the bottom of the woods which is steep, full of beautiful things and needs pathways so that people can explore...like this blog. Who knows I may be able to post pictures soon! And I have managed it. Look at the beautiful
lyrebird caught on camera a couple of months ago in the woods.
