Category Archives: mason bees

Six on Saturday: Not All Visitors are Pink

Posted on June 5, 2021 by Cathy

Later than in most years, the roses are gradually coming out to play; ‘Strawberry Hill’ was the first, climbing over the arch at the back of the main borders. She has a very dishevelled appearance, as if she got dressed … Continue reading →

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Six on Sunday: Busy!

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Cathy

I took photographs for Jon the Propagator’s Saturday meme yesterday but got engrossed with something else and ran out of time to write a post – probably a good thing, having lots of distractions to stop us thinking about the … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: Blossom and Bees

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Cathy

We are enjoying an unusually hot Easter weekend in the UK, but we are not the only ones to enjoy it – apple blossom of all sorts is revelling in the sunshine too, with crab apple ‘Royalty’ above, crab apple … Continue reading →

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The Time Has Come…

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Cathy

…to oust these violas, the pretty ‘Cool Wave Frost’ (the photo makes them look more blue than the lilac mix that they are) variety that I have grown from seed for the last 3 or 4 years. They germinate so … Continue reading →

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Home Delights

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Cathy

For most of us who consider ourselves gardeners, coming home after a break away is highly anticipated, with a ramble round the garden a priority after the usual urgent loo visit and perhaps putting the kettle on. Daylight was just … Continue reading →

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