Unusual
I was sitting on a tree stump down in the wild garden this afternoon, drinking a mug of tea and watching the ground for unusual movement, when something fluttered past me. It was unusual, certainly, but not what I was … Continued
Late entrants
If you thought the Oxystoma pomonae weevil winter roosting season was over, you weren’t alone – I was surprised to find two pairs at eye height on one of our hazel trees today. And relieved, to be honest, because it … Continued
Cherry plum
We have several pink cherry plum trees. They’re all quite weedy, with an excess of spindly, twiggy growth, and they never set fruit… but I think you can see why I tolerate them. Cherry plum is always the first blossom … Continued
Sugar high
Guys, I have to tell you: those old entomologists definitely knew what they were doing. My sugar spray brings all the boys (and girls) to my yard – here you see a 7-spot ladybird noodling around on a sprayed honeysuckle … Continued
Hoverfly season
I thought I had seriously messed up this morning. I had an early appointment for a haircut, and as the weather was fairly dour at home I decided not to take a camera with me. Imagine my chagrin then, when … Continued
Naturalised
The middle of February generally brings on a crocus post, and this is it for this year. Had I shaped myself first thing, I could have shot this rather glorious patch of colour in nice light, but R and I … Continued