This spring has been unusually busy with ladybirds @Obelixx, our garden seems to be overflowing with them (the picture was taken in the Cambridge botanical garden, think it's on a Ferula communis). I've never been impressed with their hunger for aphids, it seems birds have a bigger appetite. I also wonder if the ants that farm aphids scare off the ladybirds. Nonetheless, I hope your hibernators will show up!
Hurrah, my summer frogs have returned! They come visiting in the evening and hang out with their old friends the slugs. I had my first sighting tonight. They don't make use of hotel's inviting facilities and only seem to enjoy the spa.
Despite every effort I possess, yes, the blanket weed has come back after a week. I think I officially give up.
@micearguers Broad beans still covered in black fly but not in time to mess with the bean pods so that's OK. Ste sparrows and tits do a good job on aphides on my roses - near the feeders - but seem to be ignoring the ones in the veg plot.
@Fire when I'm outside pottering about I can hear frogs serenading all day in nearby ponds but the ones in our won pond seem very much more discreet and not keen on the cold, damp weather so are still very quiet.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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We moved into our first home 2 years ago and have been working hard to great a wildlife friendly garden. It's amazing what a couple of trees and a pond can do in a small garden and in an urban area. We've had a Jay in the garden today and have a great spotted woodpecker who has found us.
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@micearguers Broad beans still covered in black fly but not in time to mess with the bean pods so that's OK. Ste sparrows and tits do a good job on aphides on my roses - near the feeders - but seem to be ignoring the ones in the veg plot.
@Fire when I'm outside pottering about I can hear frogs serenading all day in nearby ponds but the ones in our won pond seem very much more discreet and not keen on the cold, damp weather so are still very quiet.