My wood mice have not been killed by the severe winter. I saw one go to the feeder of sun flower seeds this morning I find them rather cute. Do they eat slugs?
A little drizzle in Bristol last night so my newly planted ferns from Dewstow Gardens and my alpines from the NBG of Wales are off to a good start. Although it was a cloudy day I saw many butterflies and bees out feeding in Dewstow as it has wonderful biodiversity and a sight I saw at the NBG of Wales will stay with me for ever. They have beautiful wild flower meadows there and one large corner has big clumps of purple iris scattered through it. Purple iris with buttercups at their feet - bliss. Just look for the bull if you can go to see them.
Have you heard how the native American Indians showed the starving English settlers how to grow beans up sweetcorn and squashes in between? You should have enough room in your pot but remember to keep them well watered.
I enjoyed Malvern - my first visit after years of trying to get there. It certainly helped moving 100 miles closer!
Nice to see designers making provision for wildlife but I did feel for the goldfinch singing from one of the posts. It can't be easy having your territory change completely over the course of a few days! Local bumble bees had a fantastic time and a patch of french lavender had a few species making the most of the show. They also pointed out which plants were prefered on a few of the nursery sales stands too!
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Nice to see designers making provision for wildlife but I did feel for the goldfinch singing from one of the posts. It can't be easy having your territory change completely over the course of a few days! Local bumble bees had a fantastic time and a patch of french lavender had a few species making the most of the show. They also pointed out which plants were prefered on a few of the nursery sales stands too!
I look forward to next year's show..