Down in the Woods

During the summer, we don't visit the woods on this farm as frequently as we do during the other seasons as the plant growth on the woodland floor grows so thick with dog's mercury, goose grass, nettles and other plants which makes it difficult for the children to walk there with ease. The plant growth is slowing down now and we can walk more freely there once again. Hooray, for we love the woods!  No-one visits there but ourselves.  I find being in woods amongst all those majestic trees to be good soul food for us all.  The quietness, save for occasional bird calls, or a deer bounding through - so good for us.

So, we spotted so many lords and ladies now covered in bright red berries.

Fungus and insects and slugs to investigate.

Trees to climb and rock on.

Dens to play in.

It is a different world in there where we imagine goblin kings and the crow spies and gnomes and other wonderful imaginings.