Beautiful begonias.

E is for Enterprising.

We have had a few rainy days so I used the opportunity to do some pottering in the greenhouse. A couple of plant offers were a crime not to miss so I was excited to plant up my purchases. However - being the enthusiastic list maker/organiser I am - the plants were labelled accordingly,for approaching planting plans. Sadly - being the blonde that I am one label was positioned in such a way the writing faded in the sun! I can however identify the plants by some research, ie checking the invoice, Echinacea Primadonna 'Rosea' was the plant, together with catmint, salvia and phlox.

I have been browsing some seed catalogues too and will sit down and make a detailed plan of the various ideas and thoughts I have for the garden - but whilst the weather is okay I will continue working outside. I have been working on the dry stone wall -

Here is a before and after....just a small preview! The hens use this wall to get into the field next door to our drive - hence the chippings being flicked onto the drive. I have counted about 20 alpine plants which I have planted into the wall - plenty room for some more, infact I bought another 4 today! Rude not to!

Needless to say once the gals detected I was weeding they came along to help!

Looking back on just one week I can see my EFFORTS are paying off, or should that be our efforts, myself and the gals....egg production is up too!

E, for Enterprising, ABC Wednesday.

Delightful

I told you I had plans for the poor little hanging basket I rescued from Asda! A week on and it's delightful!

 

I know my chickens are popular, so I thought I would share a DAY with the gals.

 

 

8am or thereabouts they greet the world. Olwyn always first to leave the front door. 

 

 Early morning food search - grubs etc. together with the grain I put out for them.

 

 

Like tourists make a bee-line for favourite sun loungers, so the girls have their favourite sun bathing spots. The cool hedge being a big hit!

 

 

Some, like Eva prefer the privacy of the shrubs.

 

Even if it's raining the girls love to search for grubs - the rain always brings them to the surface.

 

 

 

We discourage them from sitting on the roof but they have sat there before.

 

 

After a morning of sunbathing and food expeditions lunchtime brings home the worker and that means treats! A cheese scone in this case.

 

 

Serious business....egg laying. Each girl has her preferred time to return to the henhouse.

 

 

 

 

Whilst we are having glorious weather the all important dustbath!

 

As the afternoon passes the girls explore the field next to the house - usually for a couple of hours.

 



Being independent after a supper of golden rice ( a particular favourite) they make their way to bed. 

 

 

I lock the door and they give me one last glance through the window before settling down for the night.

      Delightful!

My DAYS have been very busy in the garden and I am so pleased with the progress.

 

Have a good day and watch this space.

 

D, for ABC Wednesday - through my garden which has to feature the gals.