Alpine Look

The "Cornish Alps" is the name given to an area between St Austell and the A30 to its north that has grown up out of the ground and evolved into part of the natural uplands of the area. The china clay quarries have generated massive spoil heaps, often referred to as "sky tips", that together with the white china clay has created an almost alpine look to the area. Whilst some sky tips have taken on a distinct pyramid look, other spoil heaps have added to the natural lay of the land, and expanded the contours of natural features. Given the Cornish sense of humour these man-made "mountains" have become known locally as the Cornish Alps.
I have passed them each week on my way out to gardening at the Eden Project. Today should have been my penultimate day but West Wittering beckons next Wednesday so today is my last - or it should have been.

I consider myself very fortunate to have been offered a Royal Horticultural Society course, the Level One which will see me switching from Wednesdays to Tuesdays, September through to April.

Happy Days