…. but the sun always shines when the Kaimhill kids come calling.
Thanks go to Phil (Plot 35), Sonya (Plot 97B) and John (Plot 50) for prompting this post and the photos.
It was good to be reminded this week that Garthdee Field is such a great, natural green space for wildlife as well as growing.
Sonya sent me these photos taken by her granddaughter, Erica.
Photo Credit: Erica Berry
Photo Credit: Erica Berry
Erica took these pictures as part of a nature project she has been doing.
Earlier in the week, John alerted Stuart and me to a bee swarm he had seen and he managed to track and find it.
Photo Credit: Stuart Oram
John told us that such swarms of bees are natural at this time of year as a new Queen seeks to set up a new colony.
Phil spotted these caterpillars near his plot.
Photo Credit: Phil Wilkie
Photo Credit: Phil Wilkie
Phil reminds us that we ought not to chop down all the nettles we find on site as they are a preferred habitat for a number of species like Red Admirals. Small Tortoishells, Peacock, Comma and Painted Ladies. We plant things to feed the butterflies but often forget the food their caterpillars need.
It’s great to get these photos and stories. Please keep them coming.
Orchard Brae is a new school and nursery in Aberdeen, designed especially for pupils with additional support needs.
A number of weeks ago we were approached, asking if we could perhaps help with the development of their Nursery School garden.
Today we got a squad in place to make a start. The re-seeding of the grassy areas in the playground was identified as a priority.
We had a good day, in great company, but in the heat, it was pretty hard going. We are going to have to make at least one return visit. If you could spare a couple of hours to help out over the next few weeks, please see Stuart or me.
Thanks to Mike and Gordon, and especially Ron, who came along at short notice to lend a hand.
It was a matter of have your cake and eat it over at Heather’s Plot today.
No sign of the champagne mind you! We are a very sober lot on Garthdee field apparently. Mind, you listening to our singing maybe not.
Sandy is 90 today. That would be 90 going on 19 I guess. Around here he will always be Pick of the Crop and Best in Show. Here’s wishing Sandy many, many happy returns.
I spotted this little beauty on one of my wanders around our site yesterday.
What a tonic!