Absolutely loved this post. I love trees, so all this history and folklore about elms reached deep into my Writers soul. The poor woman found in the tree was proper chilling. Shivers down the spine horrible, but fascinating too. I can’t get that image out of my head. Superb piece of writing. Looking forward to the newest instalment xx
I find trees endlessly fascinating. I might have to give it all up and become an aborist ( is that what they’re called ?) and just watch trees for the rest of my life . But the stories behind them in folklore really give me pause for thought . Gabrielle, thank you so much for reading it 🫶🌳🌳🌳
Another fascinating and layered piece--thank you! Also your personal connection to elms and paintings inspired me to seek out paintings and discovered this fun tidbit: tree experts believe van Gogh's "The Large Plane Trees (Road Menders at Saint-Rémy)" weren't plane trees, but elms!
Oh my goodness that’s amazing ! That’s such a haunting painting too … I really love that ! Thank you so much for reading and restacking - I take your lovely words to heart and it’s cheered me 😊. And I’m so glad you made that connection. All the thank yous 🤍 xx
Thank you so much for reading ( really appreciate it) and restacking 🫶 … yes definite parallels. I quite like the idea of them being pissed off women who only tolerate so much 😂
17,000 elm trees in Brighton & Hove. Amazing!
Yes I was pretty chuffed and surprised by that too! Thanks for reading James ! 😊
Absolutely loved this post. I love trees, so all this history and folklore about elms reached deep into my Writers soul. The poor woman found in the tree was proper chilling. Shivers down the spine horrible, but fascinating too. I can’t get that image out of my head. Superb piece of writing. Looking forward to the newest instalment xx
Oh Sue you have warmed my cockles and lifted my spirits ! What a wonderful human being you are !! 🫶💫
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I will always find trees endlessly fascinating too💚💚💚 xxxx
You’re welcome. 🌳🌳🌳
This bloke likes oaks
Oh yes love an oak!
I've re-read this now and it's utterly fascinating.
I find trees endlessly fascinating. I might have to give it all up and become an aborist ( is that what they’re called ?) and just watch trees for the rest of my life . But the stories behind them in folklore really give me pause for thought . Gabrielle, thank you so much for reading it 🫶🌳🌳🌳
Thanks for writing it, Marie. I learn so much from these brilliant Substack posts.
Another fascinating and layered piece--thank you! Also your personal connection to elms and paintings inspired me to seek out paintings and discovered this fun tidbit: tree experts believe van Gogh's "The Large Plane Trees (Road Menders at Saint-Rémy)" weren't plane trees, but elms!
Oh my goodness that’s amazing ! That’s such a haunting painting too … I really love that ! Thank you so much for reading and restacking - I take your lovely words to heart and it’s cheered me 😊. And I’m so glad you made that connection. All the thank yous 🤍 xx
a very fascinating and entertaining story. IO could see women coming from Elm trees as thos etype of trees match the beauty and elegance
Thank you so much for reading ( really appreciate it) and restacking 🫶 … yes definite parallels. I quite like the idea of them being pissed off women who only tolerate so much 😂