The snow is here! It has been thick and scrunchy underfoot for the last few days. It might be chilly but it looks so festive, and the birds are coming in from far and wide for the food that is put out for them. There must be a bird grapevine as the feeder is emptying faster every day. Lots of chaffinches, robins and bluetits plus the occasional bullying crow barging its way in.
The frost has had the unfortunate effect of making the polytunnel look like it has been made with Argos' cheapest shower curtains. It is holding up well, although I had to scrape the snow of the top in case it got too heavy. I haven't even looked inside! I am not much of a winter gardener. It is ok on the sunny, dry days, but sitting by the fire and watching the birdies with a cup of tea and a good book is a tad more pleasant.
The birds spill lots of seed underneath the feeder. We have wheat and oats popping up amongst the soft fruits. I did try to harvest some but quickly realised why there probably wasn't an obesity problem in the old old days. It takes so long that you would starve before you had enough for your brekkie. I must be lacking the technology, there must be some electronic gadget that does it for you?
Apart from the pleasure of seeing the birds, they poop out lots of droppings that are rich in nutrients, especially phosphate.
So feed your plants the easy way and get your oats at the same time.
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