Gardens and wildlife

[Lovelyness]

It’s a very beautiful view

 

[Maz]

It is - especially on a sunny day. Shame I didnt photograph it before the bluebells got past their best.

 

[Kenxomt]

I love threads like this because they remind me to slow down and actually look at what's growing around me. On quieter days, I mix in a few houseplants to bridge the gap between seasons, and it’s been fun seeing how they complement whatever’s happening outdoors. It keeps that green, calming vibe going even when the garden looks sleepy.

 

[Pastacat]

Besides hamsters and cats, I also really like invertebrate/creepy crawly critters. Here are some of my critter pics:

Honeybee


Cabbage butterfly


Cellar(?) slug


Seven-spotted ladybug


European Firebug


Black burrowing bug

 

[Maz]

Those are great What camera do you use to get them close up like that?

 

[Pastacat]

Those are great What camera do you use to get them close up like that?

Just my Redmi phone. I physically get close to them, zoom 2x and stay still for a while so they 'pose' for the camera. I think with bees and wasps, it's a bit risky to get too close, but I have only been stung once in my life.

 

[Amy]

Beautiful fotos accept for the slug I have got slugophobia

 

[Socks' Mum]

Brilliant. I like the ladybird Nice and shiny

 

[Socks' Mum]

Summer blossom in my window box. There is a little bee in the picture feeding on the lavender flowers

 

[Amy]

Summer blossom in my window box. There is a little bee in the picture feeding on the lavender flowers

View attachment 13888

That is so beautiful I hope you can enjoy the more cooler weather now. It’s very cool here 18 degrees and no sun, but a nice break from the heat

 

[Amy]

What are those other beautiful purple flowers called? I love them, they are so pretty

 

[Socks' Mum]

Thank you They are Borage flowers. They are a very pretty blue and have hairy leaves that can be added to soups and stews

 

[Amy]

Thank you They are Borage flowers. They are a very pretty blue and have hairy leaves that can be added to soups and stews

They are beautiful I hope I can get them here.

 

[Vanessa1]

Thank you They are Borage flowers. They are a very pretty blue and have hairy leaves that can be added to soups and stews

Very pretty colour! Lovely Ness

 

[Socks' Mum]

Very pretty colour! Lovely Ness

Thank you

 

[Maz]

Thank you They are Borage flowers. They are a very pretty blue and have hairy leaves that can be added to soups and stews

Borage is wonderful - very popular in Elizabethan times I think. It's edible and also a herb supposed to be good for coughs, asthma and rheumatism. I assume it was a medicinal herb in Elizabethan times.

Lovely photo I can't see the little bee though.

 

[Vanessa1]

Borage is wonderful - very popular in Elizabethan times I think. It's edible and also a herb supposed to be good for coughs, asthma and rheumatism. I assume it was a medicinal herb in Elizabethan times.

Lovely photo I can't see the little bee though.

I could do with lot's of that , sounds like it would be useful and it's pretty Ness

 

[Socks' Mum]

Borage is wonderful - very popular in Elizabethan times I think. It's edible and also a herb supposed to be good for coughs, asthma and rheumatism. I assume it was a medicinal herb in Elizabethan times.

Lovely photo I can't see the little bee though.

He is tricky to see as he has his back to the camera He is next to the big leaf in the middle of the picture, but he isn't clear at all

 

[Vanessa1]

He is tricky to see as he has his back to the camera He is next to the big leaf in the middle of the picture, but he isn't clear at all

First one to find the Bee haha Ness

 

[Maz]

Nope - can't see him That reminds me we haven't posted on the "spot the hamster" thread for a while......