7th Jan 2021:
Once more into national lockdown. Like many families across the UK we are quickly adjusting our plans - discussing how to divide up our day and reinstate the ‘School of Lund’ for our two boys. Planting time has been reduced to an hour or two before the sun sets each day, a window for planting maybe 15 to 25 trees if weather permits.
We are incredibly fortunate to have access to such a wonderful open space during this time. A daily routine that includes time out in the elements planting a woodland for the future is incredibly fulfilling - a tonic for the body and soul.
We’re currently approaching the half-way mark with over 500 trees now planted and it has started to look like we’re making some progress. The latest addition is the willow - mainly in the muddy swamp of the top wet corner of the field. Our boys (making a rare appearance!) helped me to break the ice before sinking the willow whips into the gloop. Maybe it will be remembered as ‘lockdown corner’….
