There has been an abundance of beech nuts this year, our trees have been unusually laden, more so than other years. There is a term for this, it’s called masting. No one knows why mast years occur but it has been linked with the climate, so maybe our exceptionally good summer has had something to do with it.
The name masting usually refers to a good harvest and may come from a time when woodlands were used for grazing pigs. I am sure my wood mice will have plenty of food this Autumn and who knows I might have a visit from one of the local squirrels.
I’m off to paint a red squirrel now, as well as some of my favourite garden birds, a wren, long tailed tit and a goldcrest. Pictures soon.
Kiln Fired Art Blog- Raku jewelleryAnother quick post today, there is so much going on just now, all will be revealed later. Here’s some raku jewellery components that were inspired by the raku art tiles in my last post. These will be listed in my … Continue reading →
- Raku Art TilesJust a quick post from me today to show you my raku art tiles. I made these when I made the clocks but I forgot about them until now. These art tiles are inspired by my sketchbook work that I … Continue reading →
- Working with the seasons- new foliage.I have been waiting eagerly for the leaves to come on the trees so I can do some printing. We have been out walking most days during this amazing fine spell, the river is very low. It’s lovely to see … Continue reading →
- Raku jewellery
Look forward to those paintings Jill and I never knew that word, masting; does it mean to a mass? off to get a dictionary….
Laney it’s a word I learned when I was researching the glut of beech nuts, I think it’s an Old English word. See blogtoberfest is educational, I’ve increased my vocabulary AND learned to crochet!