The poppies have been a big success in our garden this year. A few, galiant stragglers, but most are now seedheads. I love to see the transformation. As they lose their petals and dry, the pepperpot holes are pulled open. Perfect for the featherweight seeds to escape and scatter. I’m […]
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Always have an escape plan
This is the tale of hornet pie, filled with ….no, I’ll leave that part till the end. I need to set the scene first. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know I find bugs and beetles fascinating. I even like the ones that most people would […]
Read moreViolet the Slug Slayer
Meet Violet. She eats slugs for a living. Not just any old beetle. To top it all, she has the most amazing colourful sheen that only reveals itself if you look closely. She is a Violet Ground beetle. Fortunately, Violet is not an uncommon beetle in the UK. Some of […]
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How to be water wise in the garden
As sure as eggs are eggs, plants need water. The ones I grow in our kitchen garden, are no exception. Some are more greedy than the rest, like cucumbers and squashes. I can’t miss a day watering them if I want a decent crop and my hard work to pay […]
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