Churchyards are becoming something of a haven for things wild; an enclave away from herbicides and fertilizers. Often uncut and dare I say untended, these small corners of our countryside can harbour some wonderful sights.
Perhaps not truly wild, but a local churchyard I was told about last week had a display of Dog tooth Violets that were planted in the late 1800’s.
Having their origins in southern Europe they are actually members of the lily family; their name reflecting the resemblence of their corm to a dogs canine.
So beautiful, they just took my breath away.
Letter From Norfolk 
Lovely, Sally
Thanks Sally – they really are beautiful aren’t they?
Fabulous! I love the focus on the flower with the suggestion of the church in the background.
Thanks Mona – it took a while to find the right angle … but it was fun crawling about on the floor!
Wow they bueatiful, we only have the yellow ones here.
I think they are too Gail. Seeing a carpet of these in the churchyard was quite awsome.