16-07-2023, 10:30 AM
A couple of months off last I heard, so we keep grinning and bearing it.
I was a bit surprised yesterday when swapping out the empty orange shell for a nicely sawn off fresh one, to see a bloody white butterfly inspecting my garden. Unfortunately it escaped, but it is a sign we just haven't got cold enough this year to wipe out the pests. Oh, and my solstice planted elephant garlic is poking green through the soil among the brassicas. I have never had much luck with garlic, so I am rather excited to see these showing willing...
I was a bit surprised yesterday when swapping out the empty orange shell for a nicely sawn off fresh one, to see a bloody white butterfly inspecting my garden. Unfortunately it escaped, but it is a sign we just haven't got cold enough this year to wipe out the pests. Oh, and my solstice planted elephant garlic is poking green through the soil among the brassicas. I have never had much luck with garlic, so I am rather excited to see these showing willing...