3: Gardening Diaries ...

[alp]

I wish I were there to join in the scramble!

I will use whatever. Heavens knows how desperate I am and how much I will need 29c is on the card again!

Try to phone ex. Probably busy in pub!

 

[alp]

@Leeski Sorry, we are more into flowers than cabbages. It might be a good idea to seal up all the holes and make sure no more butterflies can lay eggs. People use a net and tuck the net right in so that there is no chance for a butterflies to go in.

 

[Mark56]

Upsy We are due more wind tomorrow, you are probably the same? Perhaps not quite as bad as the relentless last 2 days. From one extreme to another by the end of the week!

 

[Leeski]

@Leeski Sorry, we are more into flowers than cabbages. It might be a good idea to seal up all the holes and make sure no more butterflies can lay eggs. People use a net and tuck the net right in so that there is no chance for a butterflies to go in.

Will bare that in mind with my future posts!!

 

[alp]

@Leeski Perhaps someone else can advise you on this.

I have only got 4 butts full and I had 8 going! After today, there will be no more rain. Ex told me he would siphon the water for me. Hope he knows what to do. I can't afford to use metered water again and again. But 30c is predicted again ..

 

[Leeski]

@Leeski Perhaps someone else can advise you on this.

I have only got 4 butts full and I had 8 going! After today, there will be no more rain. Ex told me he would siphon the water for me. Hope he knows what to do. I can't afford to use metered water again and again. But 30c is predicted again ..

I only asked if anyone els thought there was a lot of cabbage white butterflys around as it’s intersting to see what els is happening around the U.K. !!

 

[alp]

Yes, a lot of white butterflies flitting around. Also some others. The heat and sunshine has brought them out. Be careful if you have cabbages.

 

[Upsy Daisy]

Upsy We are due more wind tomorrow, you are probably the same? Perhaps not quite as bad as the relentless last 2 days. From one extreme to another by the end of the week!

Yes ....they say ' Light rain and moderate breeze'......we'll wait and see what that translates into ..Mmmmm!!!

 

[Perki]

Evening all , sorry to hear about the damage its very disheartening. Its not as windy today as expected but the rain had a go at flatting everything instead, good job I put some iron stakes with helenium moerhium Beauty otherwise it would of been snapped, quick knock about to get the water off and they almost stand back to where they should be, they are trying to swap/kill agastache black adder though going to move them down when the time is right.

I've noticed lots of cabbage white this year, I had some caterpillars eating my tomatoes plants last week.

 

[alp]

I had some caterpillars eating my tomatoes plants last week.

And I thought tomatoes, with their pungent strong odour, would be enough repellent to other bugs!

 

[alp]

I only asked if anyone els thought there was a lot of cabbage white butterflys around as it’s intersting to see what els is happening around the U.K. !!

Oooops! I need to check your posting, @Leeski ! Well, I am a bit disorientated now that I am on holiday!

Need to wheel out some excuses.

 

[Perki]

And I thought tomatoes, with their pungent strong odour, would be enough repellent to other bugs!

I've never seen them go for tomatoes before, I was quite surprised myself. Where are you heading to next alp?

 

[Logan]

I've never seen them go for tomatoes before, I was quite surprised myself. Where are you heading to next alp?

I've had snails eating the fruit on tomato plants but not caterpillars.

 

[alp]

I've never seen them go for tomatoes before, I was quite surprised myself. Where are you heading to next alp?

They must be very hungry! Next, Beatrix Potter Top Hill and gallery, Wray Castle. I can't wait to leave this grotty hotel.

I am so glad that there has been rain all over the country. Apparently, there were fires in Peak district.

 

[alp]

@Perki Do you live in Lancashire?