Ash branches against a cold February sky
Welcome to the February 2023 tree-following gathering. I look forward to seeing everyone’s news and pictures once again. Newcomers are always welcome and I see some of the usual followers are already looking for a new tree.
Here in South Wales in January we had some very wet weather followed by some very frosty weather – with temperatures at night falling to minus 5 degrees. That’s unusual for Cardiff, as shown by the fact that in one street the paving slabs lifted apart all along the middle of the footway because of “frost heave”, caused by expansion of wet ground below.
Since then the weather has been alternating between mild and damp and cold and dry as the Atlantic jet stream moves to the north or south of the UK.
I hope to visit the sycamore in Llandaff Fields this week while the weather is again crisp.
I’m sure you regular tree followers will have something to report. Point to any tree-related post you would like to share, using the link box below. And please don’t forget to leave a comment.
The link box is now open for contributions and will stay open until 7pm GMT on February 14.
If you are new to tree following, read all about the idea here, although, as I have been saying for years, I must update that page when I have the chance!
The Squirrelbasket 
Very happy to be joining in again this year, this time with a new blog and new trees. Three apples and the occasional appearance from a fig tree.
Excellent choice and a very worthwhile project!
I wonder if anyone knows all the varieties of apple? I read somewhere that you could eat a different variety of apple every day of the year and still have some to spare…
Thanks for joining us 🙂
I’ve added my link – thanks again for hosting the followed trees. Let’s hope for a gentle Spring.
Quinces looking good – fingers crossed that we avoid any late frost…
Best wishes 🙂
I’m following an Elder this year. The link to my post added. xx
Brilliant – I wasn’t sure you would be continuing with the project.
The elder is an interesting choice. I am a great fan of fizzy elder flower presse, especially on hot summer days…
All the best 🙂
Hello Pat. Thanks for continuing to host! Always great to get out and visit a tree 🙂 Best wishes.
In my case it’s the only time I get out. I enjoy your adventures farther afield…
Best wishes 🙂