At this time of year, it seems that every ad promotes the sale of RoundUp. When they particularly mention dandelions, we should be worried. While bees like all sorts of flowers they seem to like dandelions a lot and dandelions are in flower all summer. This concern led me to call my Green Man, Thom … Continue reading
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The Hunt for Slug and Snail
An ode to our local slugs by one of our garden club members… I’m out in my garden at 6:00 a.m. To do battle with slug and snail. Armoured with gloves and booted feet To search for their clear, sticky trail.Under every leaf, rock and stick, I poke my bottle of spray, For no … Continue reading