Pick up posts

It has been very nice to see lots of Red Admiral butterflies this past few days. Apparently they migrate from Europe. However they are increasingly becoming native to the UK. I am in favour of this overseas visitor. Most overseas species seem to be a treat to UK populations. One of the reasons a like to leave stands of Nettles round the lottie is that Red Admirals lay their eggs of them. You can also make a tea from Nettles, soup and a passable wine. I have tried the wine and the soup. The soup is very green but nice. The wine is very dry and has an odd "nose". Freezing cold it goes very nicely in the summer. There is a a "Be nice to nettles" website. Click HERE for all things Nettles.

I reported that I had planted loads of peas last week. This week I find there is no chance of them germinating as some varmint has scoffed the lot. The varmint has gone along the row and carefullt moved the manure out of the way to get at the peas. I knew there was a chance it might happen. Sad face.

I have started a new blog just for my beekeeping antics. There is a permanent link in the side bar of this blog. I have a facebook page for it too. Click HERE to take a look and why not "like" it whilst you are there or join as a follower?