We have had a good harvest of herbs from our small patch. the Chives always do well, but now at the end of September the season is nearly done. I am told by gardening friends that it is not good to allow the Chives to flower.
We always have allowed them to have there way…..for one reason it is the end of the season. We have had a good regular crop and even have some chopped and in bags in the freezer, so why not let them have a last flourish. For another the flowers do seem to attract all sorts and sizes of flies and insects.
If you look closely at the flower heads, which are in fact a cluster of individual star shaped flowers you may spot a fine spiders web.
Now take a close look at this cluster of stars and you will spot a spider lying in wait for its next meal. The Hornet may be a little large to get ensnared but many smaller flies are not so lucky and end up as supper for the eight egged beastie…..
Whilst the season may be slowly changing we still can enjoy some scent and subtle colour from our Rose……when admiring these striking blooms, on a sunny day, you can be fooled into thinking that summer is very much with us. May be not for much longer but lets enjoy the last vestiges of the season whilst we can……
27th September
© David Oakes 2013
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