Bees & Butterflies Finally Arrive at Lymehurst

Up until about 10 days ago the garden had been devoid of butterflies and bees. I'd heard on the radio that this was due to the changeable weather we've been having during this rather peculiar summer. The first insects had been killed off by a cold spell and then when the next lot ventured forth they were killed off by the incredibly heavy rain fall.Consequently flowers have not been pollinated so plants like tomatoes haven't flourished. Our pea crop was so poor that Rebecca & I actually divided up  equally what peas we could find! So it was a real treat each time we discovered a bulging pea pod.

 

 

 

 

 

 Well now our garden at Lymehurst is absolutely buzzing with bees. I have never seen so many at one time. The Red Admiral butterflies along with the Cabbage White have also arrived in great numbers. It's almost as though they are desperate to make up for lost time.When sitting in the garden I've had both bees and butterflies landing on me!