Tag Archives: snails

Wildlife Wednesday – Looking after Baby

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Frogend_dweller

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 →

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Nematodes – My army of 30 million soldiers

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Frogend_dweller

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 →

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Mountaineering molluscs

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Frogend_dweller

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 →

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Climbing Beans: Wigwams or tents?

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Frogend_dweller

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 →

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