A young tree needs protection – Part 7

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A Young Tree
Back in 2006 I took pictures of some trees, with tree guards  – under the title ‘A Young Tree Needs Protection’. I have posted pictures of those same trees several times. This is the 7th.
A Young Tree
The first tree, on the Ock Valley Walk, was planted for John Jones OBE, Freeman of Abingdon, by Jean Jones, his widow. It now spreads over the path, and merges with a horse chestnut behind. The guard has long since been removed.
A Young Tree
The next two trees were planted together in the Albert Park.
A Young Tree
They are still there with their tree guards, growing slowly. One has always had a slight lean.
A Young Tree
The final tree was on Caldecott Road.
A Young Tree
It got broken off and did not survive to see 2007, but another tree was planted in 2007 with a stronger tree guard. It can be seen here.

Post Office Queue stretches to Belinda’s Jewellery Box

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Post Office Queue
From the Co-op door in Abingdon, people queuing for the post office went as far as the door to Belinda’s Jewellery Box; people waiting for the Co-op itself queued up the other way.
Post Office Queue
From 24th July face covering will become mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England. Belinda has some face masks with a six-layer shield, using copper ions infused technology. They proved popular and sold out and she had more in the shop today. During the lockdown Belinda had plenty of time to make more craft products to sell. The art and craft workshops she used to run have not been possible yet.

Abingdon Farmers’ Market – July 2020

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Farmers Market
The Thames Valley Farmers’ Market visited Abingdon Market Place today on the third Friday of the month.
Farmers Market
The sun was shining and traders were having a good day.
Farmers Market
Mr Busby, of Busby’s Bees, restocked his Abingdon Honey stand for me to take this picture. Busby Bee apiaries are on working allotments, and in a secluded woodland garden.
Farmers Market
Buying at farmers’ markets helps support local farmers and producers. There are no middlemen involved. It also helps cut down food miles and waste. People generally bring reusable bags, and the traders transport their products in reusable crates.

Edible Abingdon 2020

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Edible Abingdon 2020
Three plots in the centre of Abingdon have been created for Edible Abingdon by Abingdon Carbon Cutters. The prime site is in the Abbey Gardens.
Edible Abingdon 2020
The sunflowers there are not only stunning, their seeds give us good fats, vitamins and nutrients.
Edible Abingdon 2020
Chard is a shiny green vegetable that can be eaten in salads or stir fried.
Edible Abingdon 2020
In the second Edible Abingdon plot, by the open air swimming pool, the plants include Climbing French Beans.
Edible Abingdon 2020
The third plot, by Old Station House, has plants grown in rectangular recycle boxes. These boxes were used for recycling waste in Abingdon before the green wheelie bins.