Nepeta Six Hills Giant – Andrew In The Garden

Plants vs Snails – the endless war

Snails.
Yes, SNAILS. Where the hell do they all keep coming from?

The garden has grown a lot thanks to rain and lots of sunshine – with Foxgloves and others coming into bloom… plus a surge of bees cause a problem!!

Over the weekend I was able to dodge those April Showers to build wigwams, sow the French Beans and prick-out the Salvia seedlings.

Seedlings are thriving at the moment, and there are some surprise winter survivors in the garden, but also some unexpected casualties.

Bees play a crucial role in the garden and also in the food production industry. Crocuses make the perfect early food for them.

The garden is continuing to provide as the first strawberries are picked; the second courgette is picked; and new plants arrive.