Derek writes: How are we feeling today after the disappointment of the football. I was pretty flat for a couple of days, Thomas cried for 20 minutes when he saw the highlights on Monday morning. Will I see another final in my lifetime ?, ( I was a toddler in ’66 ). I have now … [Read more…]
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…]