It’s tree time again, taking the climate readings between the rows of trees in the agroforestry area. We’re still not seeing much difference in wind and temperature between the rows, but as the trees are still rather stick-like this isn’t really a surprise. Hopefully they will start to modify the micro-climate more as they start to leaf up.
There are still over 23 years of the measuring project to go so there is plenty of time for something to develop.
As you can see, the rhubarb (which we grew from seed last year) is looking reasonable, though I don’t think we will be pulling much this year. It is accompanied by a number of random daffodils, and I have to confess I haven’t a clue as to why we have them there or who planted them. I suppose it looks springlike.
Some more on kites (which were known as “paddocks” in bygone days). It’s by John Clare, who was born not too far from where the kites now fly. I took it from the Yorkshire Red Kite site.
“Ah, could I see a spinney nigh,
A paddock riding in the sky,
Above the oaks, in easy sail,
On stilly wings and forked tail.”
John Clare (c1820)
What I now need is a picture of a kite over an oak, now where can I find one…
A paddock riding in the sky
Nice kite pic :). Could you say more about the trees and micro-climate? We have rows of such planting in fields around us and wonder what it is all about
Thanks Derrick – I took your advice and cropped the photo. I’ll post more about the agroforestry later today.
I’m so pleased you were able to find a photo of a Red Kite flying over an Oak tree! 😉
Sometimes these things are just meant to be. 😉
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Yes, your rhubarb is doing well… Ahead of mine but then I think mine is generally a late starter. It will be interesting to see how your agroforestry bit develops.
I’ll have to post a picture of the allotment rhubarb if you think those weedy specimens in the field are doing well. 😉
They are in comparison with mine but a pic of the allotment would be lovely!
I will do it tomorrow – though the rhubarb is the only thing worth looking at. 😉