IN OUR GARDEN 2023

[Pedrocut]

Enjoying a bit of sunshine…

 

[Pedrocut]

Red Admiral butterfly still seen in late November, last one seen on the last day of November and non since.

Interesting migration… the red admiral flies at high altitudes where high-speed winds carry the butterfly, reducing energy expenditure…

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_atalantaa

 

[mw0njm.]

If, like me, you are concerned about the declining number of insects in the garden, then I suggest creating a different kind of fence. I pulled out a couple of rotten panels, built a wood frame, and filled it with log cuttings. As I was building it a ladybird moved in for the winter. I was thrilled.

wow thats a work of art

 

[mw0njm.]

my garden is flooded again from the road i phone the council and was told some one will come and have a look. i said i dont want them just to look i want some thing done

 

[mw0njm.]

 

[NOTSHARP]

People are most likely to encounter ticks when doing activities in the countryside or other green spaces such as woodland, some urban parks or gardens.

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I'm off to see my GP this evening. I have developed a suspicious rash, just below my left knee, where I had a Tick hitching a ride.





Steve.

 

[mw0njm.]

these help stop tics going up my trouser leg. when strimming ..WW2 British gaiters

 

[NOTSHARP]

Lyme disease confirmed by the Doc.

I'm on a 30 day course of antibiotics.





Steve.

 

[mw0njm.]

Lyme disease confirmed by the Doc.

I'm on a 30 day course of antibiotics.





Steve.

steve keep taking the pills as in our pm

 

[Astoness]

I'm off to see my GP this evening. I have developed a suspicious rash, just below my left knee, where I had a Tick hitching a ride.





Steve.

nasty steve..i am very allergic to insect bites..swell up like a balloon usually given a course of flucloxacillin ...hope you feel better soon

lyn

 

[johnny082]

Hope it's better soon Steve. You're fortunate to be able to see your GP the same day. We have to wait several days

 

[Pedrocut]

The Gardener said this has been on the wall for ages, but I only recently noticed it.

 

[Pedrocut]

The Mahonia a couple of days ago in the frost. Will it flower by Xmas ?

 

[Pedrocut]

Mahonia looks good even after the frost.

 

[Pedrocut]

In a forgotten corner and not planted up.

 

[Pedrocut]

Christmas Rose seems always in flower.

 

[Pedrocut]

Anyone in Scotland see the rainbow cloud ?

Rare 'rainbow cloud' spotted in UK skies

Clouds with beautiful iridescent colour were captured by BBC Weather Watchers.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Strawberry Hunter]

Nice pics everyone. Not a lot of gardening going on here atm. Not really anything to do. Having some decent weather I suppose, well blue skies at least!!!!! Hope you are all OK.

 

[Astoness]

Anyone in Scotland see the rainbow cloud ?

Rare 'rainbow cloud' spotted in UK skies

Clouds with beautiful iridescent colour were captured by BBC Weather Watchers.

www.bbc.co.uk

wow i would loved to have seen that pedro

lyn

 

[Pedrocut]

Some pictures of the cloud on the BBC site…

In pictures: Rare 'rainbow cloud' seen above the East Midlands

Residents in the region share photos of the "absolutely beautiful" and rare "rainbow cloud".

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Richard Dye]

Not quite in our garden but our Christmas cactus has finally begun to flower! Better late than never............You can see the next bloom tip just to the left of the flower.

 

[Strawberry Hunter]

Happy Christmas to all xxxx

 

[Pedrocut]

The mahonia refused to open it‘s flowers on Xmas day, perhaps the weather is too warm.

 

[Richard Dye]

This is a Christmas Amarilis(sp) in our kitchen. It opened up yellow on Christmas day & this morning it turned red. You can see below left an additional bloom getting ready!

 

[NOTSHARP]

We are spending Christmas in Worcestershire, and it's so good to see lots of birds in the garden.

Just a couple here, but taken through the window glass, I'm afraid.






Hopefully, a lot more pictures to come.




Steve.

 

[mw0njm.]

We are spending Christmas in Worcestershire, and it's so good to see lots of birds in the garden.

Just a couple here, but taken through the window glass, I'm afraid.






Hopefully, a lot more pictures to come.




Steve.

wow thats well fed

 

[NOTSHARP]

wow thats well fed

Yes, Pete, the Pheasant is in superb condition. I think that it spends most of its days under the bird feeders.






Steve.

 

[Pedrocut]

We used to go to Forge Lake at Sandwell where there was a hide and the RSPB Centre. There always seemed to be a pair of pheasants under the bird table close to the Centre.
When stopping for lunch at the Church of St Peter in Worfield we were joined by these guys, taking sanctuary.

 

[johnny082]

Would not have known they were taken through the window if you had not told us Steve. Go to the top of the class !!!!

 

[Richard Dye]

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This is a Christmas Amarilis(sp) in our kitchen. It opened up yellow on Christmas day & this morning it turned red. You can see below left an additional bloom getting ready!

And a day later it is continuing to grow with two more shoots and an enhanced flower!