Four lady slow worms, two cats and brassicas galore!

In order to fill the remaining planting area we had to resort to buying seedlings from the local garden centre in Yarnton. Purple sprouting broccoli, savoy cabbages, kohlrabi, curly kale, purple cauliflower and parsnips are all now in residence.

The brassicas are camping out in our three tent like tunnels to guard against the pigeons and cabbage whites. Ging Gang Goolie... and all that!

Photo 47: Any more tunnels and we'd almost be in France.

The compost heap is a hive of activity with four lady and one gentleman slow worm in residence. They seem to be making a rather comfortable home under the Axminster.

Photo 48: Our harem of 4 lady slow worms! We've only seen one boy so far. He must be a happy chap!

As the wildlife on and around the allotment thrives we've also been graced with the presence of two local cats this week. One young and adventurous kitten and a more wise and laid back ginger chap.

Photo 49: Cat number one, the Ginger one.

Photo 50: Cat number 2, Explorer cat.