It rained all morning but cleared up a bit later this afternoon. OH was doing a ten minute DIY job that ended up taking all day, so I was kind and offered to take the dogs out for him (when he’s home, it is his job).
We went over to my five acre field, Clothie, which is full of flowers and very long grass (over knee height). It is empty of my animals and I use it mostly in winter as it has lots of old buildings that offer excellent shelter against the harsh weather.
The dogs and I wandered about – the dogs were bouncing over the long grass trying to see where they were, and used up lots of energy.
Wild Thyme (Thymus polytrichus)
Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis)
Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
Ragged-robin (Silene flos-cyculi)
Cotton-grass (Eriophorum angustifolium)
There is so much grass now but in a few months, I will be back to worrying how will we manage as it will have vanished away to nothing. The growing months in Shetland are short. We try and make the most of them and the lovely long days.
Meanwhile, back in my shed, my little sheep collection is growing again. I have lots of new wool so that means new colours too. Excellent fun.