We went out cycling for just over an hour this morning, round through the Tofts and then back up through Spridlington and Normanby. My mind wanders a bit when I'm cycling so when we passed a signpost for a Green Burial Site I started thinking that maybe it would be nicer to be buried instead of cremated. I thought about how I've always had an irrational fear of fire (doesn't everyone?) so maybe I'm a reincarnation of Joan of Arc. Just random thoughts. A couple of minutes later a black convertible drove past. The number plate was J348ARC. Seriously. Spooky or what!
Nothing to do with this strange coincidence, can anyone identify this tree in our garden? Paul enthusiastically cut it right back in autumn and it has now gamely sprouted some attractive feathery branches but we have no idea what it is. Any ideas?
It actually looks like a Tamarix which are actually very pretty shrubs with dusty pink feathery flowers during the Spring. Your husband actually did the correct thing as they should be kept well pruned otherwise they become too straggly and woody.
ReplyDeleteI think you could be right, the leaves certainly seem to match.
DeleteNo idea about that tree - wait a bit and see what happens. We have a green burial site quite near here and it seems very popular.
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see if it flowers next year.
DeleteSorry, no idea about the tree. I find following a train of thought fascinating. It's amazing where your thoughts can take you. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteThe car registration plate was a bit of a strange coincidence after I had been thinking about Joan of Arc.
DeleteWe’re clearly a psychedelic family 😝
ReplyDeleteIt was just so weird.
DeleteI think that it is a financius arborealis or magic money tree. Don't be surprised if you are visited by our new PM - The Right Dishonourable Boris Johnson - God help us!
ReplyDeleteNo magic money trees in this garden.
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