For the past few weeks I’ve been getting a bit depressed about the state of my garden. The grass needed cutting again, but was still very wet. The plants in my pots were starting to look limp and frankly manky and a frost was imminent. I’d been trying to find a window of opportunity to …
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Where do bees go? (and other bits & bobs)
First an update – following on from last month’s tale of caterpillar carnage, I thought you might be interested to see this photo my sister sent me of parasitoid wasp cocoons on her window! Gruesome eh? Anyway, moving on – I was admiring Victoria’s lavender bed a few weeks ago and we were marvelling at the …
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Brutality among the Broccoli
As mentioned previously, despite the mesh cages I created around my broccoli plants, the butterflies still managed to lay their eggs on the leaves. Last week I found they were covered in very fat caterpillars, munching their way through the foliage at an alarming pace! Enough was enough, so I decided to pull out what …
Net Gains (hopefully)
What wonderful weather we’ve been enjoying these past few weeks – I hope this doesn’t mean a disappointing summer though. Mind you today’s rain is much needed – the ground is looking very dry already. I was determined to be more restrained with my seed sowing this year but it all went a bit wrong. …
Amphibians, Reptiles and a Puzzle
What an interesting time I’ve had this month observing a wide variety of plants and creatures! Rosie, Daisy, Little Bud and I set out for a walk in Manor Heath Park, Halifax. Minutes into our stroll the heavens opened, so we took cover in a jungle – The Jungle Experience to be precise. Little Bud …
Snowy Weather and a Super Spreader
Did you get hit with snow on 5 January? You did if you live in Harrogate like I do. It felt as though all the available snow in the sky was dumped on us. North Yorkshire Council was heavily criticised for inadequate efforts to prepare for the forecast snow, and not making the roads and …
What’s in a name?
Are you old enough to remember the song Tiptoe Thru’ the Tulips With Me by Tiny Tim – if you are, then it’s probably best wiped from your mind screen. If you aren’t, then count yourself lucky! Recently I attended a talk about tulips, delivered by Teresa Clements who is on the Committee of the …
Is a tree like a cat?
Is it? I’m really hoping my ceanothus tree has nine lives, because she’s already used at least four of hers! Three years ago she broke free from her support in a high wind and was bent double. Then she was attacked by Jack Frost and all her leaves went brown and crusty – but she …
Rambling Rose 