Derek writes: Carnivorous plants and fly catchers. My father who is nearing his 89th birthday is a very keen gardener, hence my passion for this pastime. At a show, some time ago he bought a Sarracenia, commonly known as an insectiverous pitcher plant. ( probably a more accurate term than carnivorous ). He now has … [Read more…]
Derek writes: What a strange year we are experiencing weather wise in 2021. From quite a wet winter, followed by a cold and dry April, Cold & wet May and warm and wet June, but the coldest mid summer on record, I give you the tallest annual weed, in Lindfield at any rate. It is … [Read more…]
Derek writes: I was very excited earlier this week when I noticed a common spotted Orchid in the Churchyard. This is the first one I have seen in 30 years at St. Margaret’s. It has arrived after 10 years of encouraging wild flowers and managing them accordingly. Wild flowers are an emotive subject, ranging from … [Read more…]
Derek writes: Did you see May Bugs flying around this year ? May Bugs are beetles which are seen flying around for 6 weeks or so, they are quite big ( 30 – 50 mm long ) and bulky. In my childhood one managed to get stuck in my mother’s hair, there was quite a … [Read more…]
Derek writes: This week is Volunteers’ Week, it is an opportunity to say thank you to the many, ( The National Trust have 53,000 volunteers alone) who volunteer in myriad ways up and down the country. Thank you likewise to the group who help in the Churchyard here at St. Margaret’s. We will restart in … [Read more…]