As April approaches, the snowdrops are over, and the daffodils have come into bloom.
There are two sorts of daffodil on the Estate: big ones in the Parkland, small ones in Wood Walk. The big ones are cultivated, and the sort you can buy in the Garden Centre as bulbs. They are sterile. The small ones are wild; they are fertile, and spread by seeds. We don’t want to allow the bees to cross-pollinate, as that will eventually sterilise the wild ones.
In the Nature Reserve, there are swathes of delicate purple violets. Soon the bluebells will be out in the woods, and cowslips in the Reserve, whilst the fresh young green is starting to show on the trees.
Late April is bluebell time! The best ones are in Wood Walk, behind the football pitches.
Enter the Estate via Lady Ela Drive off the A404 and park near the football pitches. Cross the field immediately adjacent to the football pitches, keeping the pitches on your left, and go through the gap in the woods.
Turn left for the best bluebells
Or go straight ahead for the lovely view across the Chess to Sarratt. They’re only dandelions and daisies in the field, but they are very colourful!
Slideshow of some Spring photos taken on the Estate
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