Fanakapan: Rowan Tree musings

My beautiful rowan tree has really come into its own this autumn, pale orange berries and amber, russet and plum coloured leaves - absolutely stunning.
It lives in a big pot in my back garden, wasn't sure it was going to survive at first but have kept it well watered, fed and spoke loving words of encouragement to it. It perked up, I'm pleased to report, and rewarded my efforts with this beautiful autumnal display. Rowan trees are said to provide protection for the home, they keep evil intentions out whilst inviting fairies in! I have a fondness for 'witchy' plants, all the old fashioned favourites have a home in my garden, rosemary, lady's mantle, lavender and all my other lovely herbs.

I think autumn leaves are best in November, they're more subtle and never look more glorious than set against a moody, steel grey November sky. There's a beautiful orange cloud of a tree in a garden opposite ours, it's such a beauty. Clouds of pink blossom in the spring and now beautiful amber leaves. A tree that keeps on giving.

This morning we're paying a visit to the Abbey in Glastonbury, home to some beautiful trees, including one of my favourites, the old yew tree by the ruined walls.

Here it is. Perched precariously on the edge of the wall by the ruined Abbey, its branches spreading out towards the walls.

Very quiet in the grounds today, a still, calm day with a little light rain. A few dog walkers and one intrepid lady 'earthing' in bare feet, a braver woman than me!

The trees are magnificent in their autumn finery. Here's a few photos.