One of the things I love most about our home is a small bluebell wood running down to a burn at the bottom of the field.
It is where we spent 90% of our time when we came to view the house. It is the most idyllic place I know.
This morning Euan and I went to check what damage the week's gales had done - we expected fallen trees, but this is what we found
a landslip has taken 70% of the wood away,
fences and trees are now piled up higgledy piggledy in the burn which has risen from a trickle to a 3 feet deep torrent.
Never have I been more glad that the house is at the top of the hill.
It will regenerate, even a couple of days after the devastation you can see bluebell bulbs poking through the mounds of mud, perhaps it is an opportunity to plant rather than leave it to alder, we shall see.
We shall wait and see.
How awful I hope the blue bells survive.
Posted by: madebymum | January 08, 2012 at 11:18 AM
That looks pretty bleak and brutal.. It will regenerate though - nature's pretty good like that for all it's savagery.
Glad you can see it as an opportunity and not a threat.
Posted by: Felicity Bevan | January 08, 2012 at 11:36 AM
As you say, at least the house is at the top of the hill, and nonone was hurt. Such a shame, but maybe it's a new opportunity for you to put your design skills into action and redesign the whole plot!!!
Happy New Year and stay safe in the woods.
Posted by: Helen Outen | January 08, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Oh my word, that's terrible!!!
I do hope things pop back soon - I am sure many things will soon come back and most likely plenty of native blooms.
I'd be tempted to get some more bluebell bulbs and get planting.
Posted by: Liz | January 08, 2012 at 04:36 PM
Oh my, the terrifying power of nature. Your positive outlook is an inspiration.
Posted by: Rebecca | January 09, 2012 at 11:07 AM