Sunday 2nd July 2017 - Work Party

A lovely summer morning with bees humming in the sunshine and work to be done. The brambles continue to kept under control along the path edges with targeted hand weeding. This month,  the first ripe fruit appeared on the gooseberry and red currant bushes. The grass was cleared around them so they can carry on growing vigorously. There was also fruit on the wild raspberry bush but it didn't look very appetising.

Some small branches over the entrance were removed to let light to the floor and hopefully the sparse grass may grow a little more.  The owl box was covered with metal mesh to prevent woodpecker damage.

Cherries and hazelnuts were developing on the trees but I have a feeling that the birds and squirrels may get to them first.

Hoverflies on the blackberry flowers.