spring

First Bees of 2021

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The first few bees of the year have been passing through, as more of the garden starts to come to life, more are coming. The muscari has been helpful, and my decision to move the small gooseberry bush was a good move. It didn’t have any fruit last year despite having some the first year of purchase. So I figured it needed more sun, it’s doing well and already attracting bees! So maybe some gooseberries this year to go with loganberries if that plant also survives it’s relocation. So far so good.

Although I love Spring, this is the frustrating bit for me, where everything is moving along, but slowly. It will take another few weeks for more to happen. But it’s coming…

(c) K Wicks

More Muscari

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Spring is in full swing, slightly held back by this cold snap we are having now, but over the last few weeks the Muscari (Grape hyacinth) has bloomed nicely and started bringing in the bees. I have planted loads more seeds which are all now sprouting so hopefully soon there will be lots of colour in the garden. Some of the seeds are last years poppies, sweet peas and nasturtium I collected and put aside for the following year – and a new pack of bee friendly flowers, so not sure what else will be coming. It’s that exciting time of the growing season!

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Muscari (grape hyacinth)

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More of Spring showing itself in the garden. First two are from this year and a second two from last year too, it’s such a pretty flower. I used to think they were unopened bluebells when I was growing up, took me years to work out they were a completely different flower! 

A framed print is available for the muscari with yellow primula in the back and also available on the full range of redbubble products 🙂

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(c) K Wicks

Spring…

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It is the first day of Spring and the sun is shining. I can’t wait for all the insects to come out and for there to be some macro photography again. I have missed it. While in Spain I was spoilt with all year round photo opportunities, the UK is not so accommodating weather wise.

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But last year, I made the effort in my new garden and planted more than I should have. Leading to some wonderfully colourful photos, but a fair amount of keeping it all in order and having to cull some of the more overbearing plants.

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I’m not sure what will grow back, but that’s half the fun, seeing what nature will do and trying to compliment it.

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(c) K Wicks