WEST HILL BLOG NO. 77 Glorious May
May is such a beautiful month, as the soil & air temperatures rise hedgerows, field margins & marginal land becomes alive with flowers and insects.
West Hill is no exception, there is an abundance of life ... with fresh greens, pinks, whites & blues.
The Fernery
Ajuga repans (Bugle) growing in the Forest margins
The Bird life is still so varied. Although we are constantly challenged by the squirrels feeding from Steve's bird feeders, a great diversity are seen & heard
Steve's attempts of squirrel proof bird feeders
Two great shots by Steve of nesting Blue Tit & a friendly songfull Robin
As the Ruairi Lining out Herbs (with help from Mary)
Anthony & Jan digging holes & filling with manure in preperation of Butternut Squash planting
Steve's lastest project ... using up old pieces of wood to build a second cold frame
Stephen & Joseph putting the final touches to the Pumpkin & Cucumber bed
Last bit of lining out ... moving the last of the herbs (Origanum) outside where they require less watering
Ruairi returned on his day off to do some metal detecting. Found £1.30 & a foreign coin!
