So, let's have a look and see what progress I've made in turning my garden area, tiny and comprising nothing but flint chips, into some sort of mini-haven for nature.
This has all been done with pots and containers, but mother nature has added her own splashes of life.
My alliums attract pollinators, but not as much as the herb robert and ragwort that has erupted through the ground beneath the stones. Tree bumblebees and especially early bumblebees have come down to feed.
The sparrows use the big sprawling clematis at the back for cover as they dart in and out of the window feeder on the flat upstairs, and my washing line feeder when I can remember to fill it.
Life has happened in all my containers and pots now, they have all had things sprouting. The lemon and orange and autumn sunflowers are strong, the poppies have sprouted as have the convovulvus and alysium.
The cornflowers didn't make it though, they grew tall then withered. I think I should have thinned them. Consequently I decided to thin the convovulvus tonight to see if that might help it flourish.
I did it with scissors, and I have no idea if I've done it right!
We shall see.
Si
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Your little garden looks lovely. Happy summer days to you and the winged visitors!
ReplyDeleteNow that would have to be called 'success' - tree bumblebees! You lucky gardener.
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