Birds are getting through a lot of feed here too. The great spotted woodpeckers have decided that they like naked sunflower seeds too. Usually they will only go for the pink fat block. I found a dead bullfinch behind the apricot stump. I guess this weather is going to cause some casualties. Blackbirds are enjoying bakers meaty meal chunks cut up into smaller bits. We had a Jay on the patio last week when I threw out the bacon rinds. A buzzard did a low circle around the top oak tree, but didn't venture down. I guess we could peg out one of the local cats???
I planted the erythroniums in 3 inch pots of sieved home made compost (mainly shreddings, oak leaves and grass clippings) When they start growing I will put them in the ground where I want them. I only have 5 each of Dens Canis and White Beauty. The pagoda didn't come. I guess they will make a small group each, in between the hellebores.
Was that the last series Clari? The one with the 2 ladies that liked to get dressed up to garden, make up and everything.......now that is odd - no make up, pony tail and scruffs for me, I'd never make TV
There's a new Allotment Challenge going SL - but with singles, not pairs this time. Picked up a few tips on potato growing (not that we have plans to show them - but eating is good).
just back from a 10 mile yomp - Chicklet dropped us off on her way to work and we walked back home - lakes, woodland, orchards, mini peaks, a golf course (luckily empty, so no cries of "four") and bucketfuls of fresh air.
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Birds are getting through a lot of feed here too. The great spotted woodpeckers have decided that they like naked sunflower seeds too. Usually they will only go for the pink fat block. I found a dead bullfinch behind the apricot stump. I guess this weather is going to cause some casualties. Blackbirds are enjoying bakers meaty meal chunks cut up into smaller bits. We had a Jay on the patio last week when I threw out the bacon rinds. A buzzard did a low circle around the top oak tree, but didn't venture down. I guess we could peg out one of the local cats???
I planted the erythroniums in 3 inch pots of sieved home made compost (mainly shreddings, oak leaves and grass clippings) When they start growing I will put them in the ground where I want them. I only have 5 each of Dens Canis and White Beauty. The pagoda didn't come. I guess they will make a small group each, in between the hellebores.
Sunflower lady, I don't expect hellebore seedlings until March or April, don't give up yet.
I'll stick to just gardening for fun!
Was that the last series Clari? The one with the 2 ladies that liked to get dressed up to garden, make up and everything.......now that is odd - no make up, pony tail and scruffs for me, I'd never make TV
There's a new Allotment Challenge going SL - but with singles, not pairs this time. Picked up a few tips on potato growing (not that we have plans to show them - but eating is good).
just back from a 10 mile yomp - Chicklet dropped us off on her way to work and we walked back home - lakes, woodland, orchards, mini peaks, a golf course (luckily empty, so no cries of "four"
) and bucketfuls of fresh air.
And misty views
Sounds lovely Chicky, although I'm not sure I'd class 10 miles as a yomp
Lovely pic Chicky.
10 miles! Wow longer than my walks
Just popped outside to put something in the bin, really thick fog. Could hardly see a few feet in front of me
So calm and peaceful chicky
. Shame the holidays are coming to an end
Not too clever but I'm going mad on leftovers tonight and starting the abstinence tomorrow. Ah well, here we go again.