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IN OUR GARDENS 2026

Just wandered round the garden with my camera.

The Gaillardia (Indian Blanket flower) is a complete surprise. I grew some from seed last year. Got lots of foliage but no flowers. Today I found this one solitary bloom.
 

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Thanks Don. We get them frequently here, I think it’s because we’re near a wooded area.
They love an old tree or to eat from a hanging fat ball.
They fell out of favour with me some time back as they raided a nearby blue tit nest…
They make me smile, they really are like the Woody Woodpecker carton, hammering with their beaks!
 
I had a rare visitor in the garden yesterday.... a Bullfinch. Such a handsome bird so i hope he comes back. I`ve never seen one before, maybe they`re frequent further south?
 
I’ve seen them here in Staffordshire Smudger but I have to admit not as much as I used to.
I know some of the finch families have fallen prey to a bacterial disease lately.

I never see thrushes here now and yet when we moved here 30 years ago they were a welcome visitor with their pretty spots and beautiful birdsong.
 
Just a thought! In 1940's 50's our garden fences were "see-through" palings or chain-link and we saw and knew our neighbours now we have six foot fences and hedges we may hear our neighbours but certainly don't see them to chat to, much more private but is it better?
 
devonjim said:
Just a thought! In 1940's 50's our garden fences were "see-through" palings or chain-link and we saw and knew our neighbours now we have six foot fences and hedges we may hear our neighbours but certainly don't see them to chat to, much more private but is it better?
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Depends on your neighbours Jim. A big hairy overweight naturist then a 6 foot fence is essential. As the saying goes... You can choose your friends but you can`t choose your neighbours.
 
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