Springtime in the Orchard II

Springtime in the Orchard is an image that I captured a few years ago as I was driving around with my camera after a brief clearing in some of the late spring storms rolled through the area.
Here in Northern California all of the vineyards start showing life, the farmers are busy planting and the Orchards come alive with green grasses and fresh blooms.

https://pixels.com/featured/springtime-in-the-orchard-ii-bill-gallagher.html

#SpringtimeInTheOrchardII #BillGallagherPhotography #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #Orchard

#Romantic Chateau on 1.2ha with a #beautiful #park 👸

This very #charming and attractive #Château is located in the greater #Carcassonne area, #Languedoc #Roussillon, #Occitanie, South of France.

A field of about 4000m2 would be ideal for a #horse, a #tennis court or a fruit #orchard. 🐎
Swimming #pool, bay #trees, #broom, #lavender, #jasmine, green #oak 🏊‍♀️

Rooms: 12
Living space: 455m²
Plot: 12.424m²
#Herault #France 🇫🇷
1.400.000 €

https://www.bluehomes.com/BO1321/en/Romantic-Chateau-on-12ha-with-a-beautiful-and-peaceful-park/expose.html

#schloss #villa #realestate #burg

#SouthAustralia - #PointPearce #FirstNations #CultureGarden

"#LandcareAustralia is proud to partner with #PointPearceAboriginalCorporation in establishing a First Nations community-led conservation and education project. Located in South #Australia’s Point Pearce in the #WardangIsland #IndigenousProtectedArea (IPA), the project is led by the #TraditionalOwners, the #Narungga people, and aims to support #Indigenous youth to learn about their Cultural heritage and knowledge that will lead to career and leadership pathways in #EnvironmentalConservation. 


At the heart of this initiative is the Point Pearce First Nations Culture Garden, a space where #Elders, #FirstNationsRangers, and #IndigenousYouth come together to bridge and transfer #CulturalKnowledge. Designed as a hands-on learning environment, it will inspire young people to explore environmental conservation, deepen their appreciation for the natural world and discover career pathways that utilise Cultural knowledge. 


The Culture Garden will feature a #medicinal and #ceremonial plant area, #NativeBushFoods, water features to attract #wildlife, #SensoryGarden, and dedicated spaces for learning and Cultural practice. With a #seedling #propagation zone, a #NativeSeed cleaning station, a fruit and nut #orchard, and interpretive walking trail. More than just a garden, it serves as a ‘cultural learning hub’—fostering pride and offering a comprehensive setting for community events, educational programs, and vocational training opportunities. With funding from #OneTreePlanted, the tree planting will also help #restore #NativeVegetation and improve habitat for threatened species including the Southern Hairy-nosed #Wombat. 


Aligned with the South Australian Department for Education’s Aboriginal Education Strategy, the project aims to inspire engagement, Cultural pride, and environmental responsibility among First Nations students. It focuses on educational outcomes and how Cultural activities can play in enhancing social and academic competence among First Nations students."

https://landcareaustralia.org.au/project/point-pearce-aboriginal-corporation-culture-garden/

#SolarPunkSunday #Rewilding #PreservingNature #CulturalPreservation #NativeAustralians #Australia #NatureEducation #NativePlants #BushTucker

Spring Has Sprung

Not far from my hometown in Northern California there is a road that leads up into surrounding hills/mountains. After a long winter with some very hard rains the local fruit and nut trees start bursting with blossoms in the springtime. I drove out Pleasant Valley Road, turned off onto Mix Canyon Road and a few miles up the road I was greeted with this scene.
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#SpringHasSprung #BillGallagherPhotography #BuyIntoArt #AYearForArt #Orchard #SpringFlowers

Join us and help the Green Man wake the trees for the new year, and bring good luck to our orchards.

Bentley Community Woodland, in Doncaster - 10am Sat 24th Jan.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bentley-community-orchard-wassail-tickets-1952766770979

Kiveton Community Woodland, in Rotherham - 3pm Sat 24th Jan.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/kiveton-community-orchard-wassail-tickets-1719932116259

Evenbrite links are just for information. You don't need a ticket to attend. Just meet the Green Man at the gate to the community woodland.

#wassail #orchard #Rotherham #Doncaster