Ladybird Invasion

There has been an invasion...we are over run!  Ladybirds have taken over our little cottage and I am loving it.  It is a little fun and brightens up what can be quite a stark garden.  The tyres were found in the outbuilding when we arrived and it was so much easier to make use of them than it was to try to get rid of them.  They match the rocks that I painted to keep the lids of the bins down, a little colour to brighten our day.

They also make great door stops and help to keep the gates secure against the winds.

They have started to multiply and can be seen guarding some of the plant pots.

The tyres have already become a wonderful addition to the garden, a double tyre used to plant up some carrots.  They are settling in well so I am hopeful that we might get a a small crop.

Rhubarb was planted in one but sadly is not doing so well, the rabbits seem to favour that tyre and are constantly chewing the rhubarb.

I painted some wooden spoons black to use as antennae, and use as labels.

Although still  chilly we are beginning to see a little sun which certainly makes us feel a little better.  Jobs once again are starting to get done outside, slow but steady.  The daylight hours are lengthening, giving us some stunning evening skies which we enjoy looking out over the croft.

As always I thank you for your visit to my little space in blogland and for your uplifting comments and finally just because...

See you soon.