garden – Wildlife Garden

Ivy Flowers

Hedera helix In 2006 we planted Ivy next to the top of the large retaining wall in our Garden, and during this time it has spread to the smaller retaining wall below this, as shown in the centre of the image below taken in April 2023. Indeed, if left unchecked, it would have probably spreadContinue reading “Ivy Flowers”

Common Field Speedwell – New Garden Species

In a small china pot, amongst some lush Yarrow, the more feathery looking plant in the image below, we were pleased to discover this little blue / white flower. It belongs to the species Veronica persica, more commonly known as Common Field Speedwell. And common it most certainly is. Indeed some gardeners consider it aContinue reading “Common Field Speedwell – New Garden Species”

Big Garden Bird Count

Last weekend we decided to take part in this years Big Garden Birdwatch, an RSPB survey conducted every year at the end of January. The general idea being that for each species you record, you note the maximum number of that species you see landed in your garden at any one time. This hour canContinue reading “Big Garden Bird Count”