Hi ZiggyThis was the other butterfly. Looks like a Brown Argus? Seemed very fond of the Verbena, resting and moving on to bloom after bloom...
I don't think so Ziggy- mine was paler and didn't seem to have black bits on it - but it was flying away fast! I'll keep a look out and let you...
Thanks ZiggyMy daughter has identified one of the other two butterflies as a Red Admiral. It landed on my wife so she got a good look! The other...
Yes, Scabious behind on the left. And if you look carefully at the top right is some of the Opium Poppies you helped identify when they first...
Oops - forgot the "after" photo
A big thank you to you miracle workers!A week ago I had nothing and now I have a sea of blooms - well a small sea like the Sea of Marmara...
Do I need better pictures or have I really stumped everyone?
HiMy poppy leaves have lots of little black pieces, eggs presumably, mainly on undersides but some on top of the leaves. I'm guessing based on...
PS - glad you liked "nascent" :)
Many thanks for the feedback everyone.The phase 2 you describe, Clueless, has started! I did notice during the week and wondered what if...
Hi !As part of my nascent butterfly/ bee garden I sowed a load of nasturtium seeds a while back. I proudly watched them sprouting everywhere...
you could have gannet on a stick if u prefer !
Don't worry, I've read the warning and accepted responsibility! I'm guessing there is a story behind your new posting.Thanks for the feedback...
HiHaving cleared a mass of Vinca Major that had swamped a whole area, I took it back to bare earth and tried to clear out roots, I'm now...
Hi SpruceIt is in the open but it faces East and the house and trees block much of the direct sun from that direction. I could move it to the...
Hi SpruceIt was looking rather sad underneath an overgrown Choisya Ternata Sundance . I've now cut the Sundance back. Can I do anything to help...
Many thanks both of you. Attached is the one that prompted me to get my camera out then I forgot to post it ! Any ideas please?thanks Gavin.
HiI thought the first was rhododendron but I've never seen it flower. Could this just be that I'm pruning at the wrong time of year?The...
Thanks again Marley :)
Thanks Marley - so I'll stop it getting any taller until it thickens up at the base, then let it grow and gain height. That's a plan!thanks Gavin.
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