I didn’t get to play a new song this week. Some relaxing of restrictions coincided with a new part for my camera. So first a trip into the garden. For a video of some spring garden highlights look here.
Herb-Robert
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I’m sure many gardeners will just think of this as a weed. Not only do I think it is beautiful. I think it can be useful in the garden. In the spring it grows pretty quick and covers a fair bit with a single plant. When you want it out, grab the clump and pull. All gone when the thin stem snaps and the soil doesn’t even get disturbed.
Large Red Damselfly
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The first sighting for me and in the garden. When mature the orange/yellow will go red. Like many insects they are not only fun to see but our friends. They eat smaller flying insects.
Green Alkanet
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Food plant of the beautiful Scarlet Tiger Moth. A day flying species that really catches the eye as it flashes scarlet as it flaps. As a member of the Borage family it has a whole through the middle of the flower.
Common Flesh Fly
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Mostly preying on worms their name is the only scary thing about them.
Mining Bee
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Probably the most endearing creature of the day. Because it is so covered in pollen the bee could not be given a full name. The hawkweed, considered a weed is like a bunch of Dandelions 50cm high. Check out this video for a better look.
Dandilion
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I know done to death but as I say a new toy to try out some macro shots.
Common Gromwell
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Ok so this I would not expect you to have in the garden. Bees do love it and it has a surprise. The flowers are as small and overlooked. The seeds however are bone china white and hard. They cling to the dried stems though the winter like pearls.