Photo of the month
The first signs of Spring are the Primroses that grow in abundance throughout the Old Parish Cemetery
There are several varieties of holly (Ilex aquifolium) growing in the Cemetery.
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
The fruit of the rose is a berry-like structure called a rose hip. Dialect names for wild rose hips are more extravagant and include "hedge-pedgies", "nippernails", "pixie pears" and "pig's noses".
This grave looks particularly pretty at this time of year with its low to the ground, yellow Evening Primrose flowers. This photograph was taken as the sun was setting.
The wild Honeysuckle or Woodbine is very similar to the cultivated variety. It is a robust climber, which can eventually reach a height of 6 metres.
Ryde Cemetery is home to a variety of wildlife and plants. The increased light and sunshine of early spring have taken over from the grey skies of winter.