Sunday 11 March 2012

Sunday safari

 I am so pleased with the spring meadow beneath the old apple tree.     It has worked well.    I can see I shall add bulbs to this area each autumn :)
 'Harvington double pink has just come into bloom.   Her flowers are more upright than other hellebores.
 Rooks have been busy.........
 The rookery needed extensive repairs.     The breeding season is in full swing.
And finally.......I believe these are little gulls ?     Getting ready to leave our shores.    They fly over the garden each day, calling as they go.      They have been feeding in the field opposite the house.     I shall miss them........

Happy Sunday safari.

Sunday 4 March 2012

Sunday safari

You do not need a large water feature or pond to attract wildlife.    Ten years ago I bought an oak barrel, filled it with water and planted up.    I did not realise but two species of native snails were brought in on the plants.   One was the Great pond snail, the other the Great ramshorn snail.     They have grown in numbers and there is now a small colony.
This feature is also used by the birds.   A small branch placed in the appropriate place allows them to drink.
Correct planting keeps the water clear and healthy.
A nice addition to any garden.

Happy Sunday safari.