I have just seen that with the latest push on the Marche BBQ event and other fundraising that continues, the magical barrier of £10,000 has been exceeded.
I came across a strange looking creature when clearing the compost heap last year, but thought nothing more about them, until this year. It looks like a mini lobster, but after some searching hav discovered it is called a mole cricket.
Thanks Yvonne. I was advised that th chemical in the slug pellets would work on these blighters and the results so far are good. I've been spooning the pellets down their burrows and they obviously don't like it, as they are surfacing during daylight. They stagger about a lot and then die. I dispose of the carcasses safely, as I don't want either the chickens or other wildlife eating them, as they have effectively been poisoned.Nasty I know. I'll check out AgriEmporio.Russ
Succulents are great for arrid conditions, but also happy with rain when it arrives. They have great ability to retain mosture and come in a huge array of types with very colourful flowers. Spreading succulents would be ideal for old walls and perhaps larger ones fo ground cover. Many can be found growing wild, so you could take cuttings (don't pull them up) or many varieties produce "babies" which you can take and cultivate your own for free. I really like Mesembryanthemaceae, as they spread,make great ground and wall cover and come in so many different varieties, flower shape and colour. Depending on your position though, they are not especially hardy.We have a rockery full of succulents and the variety of flowers are amazing.This web site will give you all you need to know about succulents. http://www.succulent-plant.com/thumbnails.htmlGood luck and post some pics when they're in full bloom.Russ
Thanks everyone.We also found loads of their big white grubs in the leaf collector (well it is a huge old wine barrel that was full of leaf mulch) and I didn't make the connection that they were the larvae of these creatures. The chickens had a feast on them, although they found them a bit chewy. Much like witchety grubs on I'm a Celebrity Get me out of here!Unfortunately Gala, finding their nest would mean digging up the vegatable plot, plants included, so that isn't really an option. They are selective in what they munch on... lettuce roots being favourite, but carrots and spuds also on their menu. They are not partial to peperoncini, melanzane or pomodori, but will have a go if nothing else is available.So I've taken to a chemical solution I'm afraid. I've carpet bombed with slug pellets as recommended and some have surfaced and duly exterminated.Now onto the zanzare..........Buona giornataRuss
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It's worth a try.Thanks Gala
Thanks Yvonne. I was advised that th chemical in the slug pellets would work on these blighters and the results so far are good. I've been spooning the pellets down their burrows and they obviously don't like it, as they are surfacing during daylight. They stagger about a lot and then die. I dispose of the carcasses safely, as I don't want either the chickens or other wildlife eating them, as they have effectively been poisoned.Nasty I know. I'll check out AgriEmporio.Russ
Succulents are great for arrid conditions, but also happy with rain when it arrives. They have great ability to retain mosture and come in a huge array of types with very colourful flowers. Spreading succulents would be ideal for old walls and perhaps larger ones fo ground cover. Many can be found growing wild, so you could take cuttings (don't pull them up) or many varieties produce "babies" which you can take and cultivate your own for free. I really like Mesembryanthemaceae, as they spread,make great ground and wall cover and come in so many different varieties, flower shape and colour. Depending on your position though, they are not especially hardy.We have a rockery full of succulents and the variety of flowers are amazing.This web site will give you all you need to know about succulents. http://www.succulent-plant.com/thumbnails.htmlGood luck and post some pics when they're in full bloom.Russ
Thanks everyone.We also found loads of their big white grubs in the leaf collector (well it is a huge old wine barrel that was full of leaf mulch) and I didn't make the connection that they were the larvae of these creatures. The chickens had a feast on them, although they found them a bit chewy. Much like witchety grubs on I'm a Celebrity Get me out of here!Unfortunately Gala, finding their nest would mean digging up the vegatable plot, plants included, so that isn't really an option. They are selective in what they munch on... lettuce roots being favourite, but carrots and spuds also on their menu. They are not partial to peperoncini, melanzane or pomodori, but will have a go if nothing else is available.So I've taken to a chemical solution I'm afraid. I've carpet bombed with slug pellets as recommended and some have surfaced and duly exterminated.Now onto the zanzare..........Buona giornataRuss