Back From Holiday & Paperbark Mulberries
By tralamander
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After attaining the position of apprentice, I took a well-earned break with my boyfriend in Nottingham. We visited some lovely parks and gardens, and saw the Mighty Oak in Sherwood Forest. Newstead Abbey is also a delightful place of note.
That was a week out, but I’ll be making up for that by working right around Christmas to avoid the usual things people like to avoid at Christmas. :/
On my return, there was no construction site. Only fresh tarmac, planted trees, a painted bandstand and pristine animal enclosures.
And hundreds of chairs to move. :)
Reward enough was planting of Broussonetia papyrifera (Paperbark Mulberries) in the materials display. Lovely. In my absence some Black Mulberries (Morus nigra) had gone in.
Here are the Broussonetias:
And I’d like to draw your attention to an overlooked tree. Sequoia sempervirens. A wonky specimen, but a healthy specimen.
It’s located here, on the “South Downs”, a quiet, untouched and timeless area of the Gardens. Always open to the public, but often neglected by the gardeners. We’re giving it some love this week.
In return I took (“weeded”) some seedlings from this lovely glaucous Euphorbia myrsinites:
It’s so good to be back.
14 Dec, 2011
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Good to have you back,T. Some of these plants are new to me, too, which makes it interesting. Thankyou for the tour, as always.
Gattina - the mulberry fruit looks remarkably like raspberry. In the summer, they fall off on your head and stain your clothes - then you always remember what it looks like!
14 Dec, 2011
Fascinating blog with good pics :o)
14 Dec, 2011
Another great blog Trala, glad you have had a nice break and that you are now back, I love your photos and blogs too.
Gattina, we had an ancient mulberry in our school grounds and I seem to remember that the leaves are huge! Mind I suppose it matters what variety it is too!
14 Dec, 2011
I had a feeling that was what to look out for - there was one near the alleyway I used to cut through when I was a little girl on the way to school. The pavement beneath was black! Are the fruits edible?
14 Dec, 2011
Oh yes they are delicious.Rather like a huge raspberry.
14 Dec, 2011
Oh My Word! I shall have to practice my scrumping technique then!
14 Dec, 2011
Go out after dark Gat. is easier Lol
14 Dec, 2011
Actually, and I bet you won't believe this, Grandmage, now it's dark, I had just secreted a pair of secateurs in my pocket to go and walk past my neighbours' lovely big evergreen hedge! True! Just honing my skills.
14 Dec, 2011
Nice blog Trala, good to have you back: love the wonky Sequoia, lets hope this weeks storms don't make it even wonkier!
14 Dec, 2011
Gattina? did you get back safely? Lol
14 Dec, 2011
No, the blessed builder turned up just as I was getting my poachers' jacket on, wanting his money and a long chat..... It'll have to wait. :-((
14 Dec, 2011
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How refreshing and upbeat to hear from someone who obviously loves the work they do. I really enjoy your blogs, T., such enthusiasm. They make me want to go off and start finding all the plants you talk about.
I like this time of year - so clear and peaceful, it gives me time to take stock, and make plans and dream dreams. I even enjoy the cold days. Everything to it's season! Mulberries are supposed to be numerous in this area (well, a bit further down the mountain) from mediaeval times when they were grown in big plantations to feed the silkworms. Silk was a major industry in 15th and 16th century Bologna. Trouble is, I wouldn't know a mulberry tree if it bit me in the leg, nor what varieties would have been used, so don't know what to look for. I shall follow the progress of yours with great interest! A happy and peaceful Christmas to you and yours, and a splendid 2012.
14 Dec, 2011