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Quote of the day:
“What wondrous life is this I lead!
Ripe apples drop about my head;
The luscious clusters of the vine
Upon my mouth do crush their wine;
The nectarine and curious peach
Into my hands themselves do reach;
Stumbling on melons, as I pass,
Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass.”
~ Andrew Marvell
Forage in September for:
Cornelian Cherries, Sloes, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Wild Hops, Blackberries, Elderberries, Damsons, Hazelnuts, Wild Strawberries, Sea Buckthorn Berries, Walnuts
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Tag Archives: snails
Wildlife Wednesday – Looking after Baby
Many people have commented that Lockdown is resulting in perfect, crystal clear skies and a tranquil, traffic-lite soundtrack to outdoor activities. So, is it just me imagining it or is nature also getting rowdier? I guess there have been plenty … Continue reading
Posted in birds, Wildlife
Tagged Gardening, Photography, snails, Song birds, Thrushes, Wildlife
18 Comments
Nematodes – My army of 30 million soldiers
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I am having a terrible time this year with slugs and snails devouring the garden in a very messy fashion, leaving almost nothing untouched. I am not alone of course. It has … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, The home garden, Vegetables
Tagged Gardening, nematodes, Phasmarhabditis, slugs, snails
12 Comments
Mountaineering molluscs
Slugs and snails. They are the bane of my life right now. A week or more of wet, miserable weather has enabled them to slide wherever they like. They’ve emerged from hiding in the thick, dark, sheltering foliage of things … Continue reading
Posted in The home garden, Wildlife
Tagged Gardening, Molluscs, Photography, slugs, snails
29 Comments
Climbing Beans: Wigwams or tents?
We grow a lot of beans in the vegetable patch each year. Being a vegetarian family, they are one of the staples of summer for us. We mostly eat the beans freshly picked, it is only as the season ends … Continue reading
Posted in The home garden, Vegetables
Tagged Beans, climbing, nature, slugs, snails, Support, vegetables
11 Comments
