​​ 00,001 Blackthorn The Blackthorn flowers before leafing 00,002 Hawthorn, Lyth Valley 00,003 Acer, Holme May: A brisk Easterly shakes the trees down for change but the sky is blue, blue, blue and the bright sun filters green light through the Spring growth. 00,004 Hazel, Leighton Moss Late May and I'm in Budleigh Salterton in Devon carrying a white flag as I walk the coastal path. The flag provoked some interest from other walkers - Existing in a cocoon of natural beauty