that all my plot vists were as good as last Monday which was calm, dry and sunny. The temperature was comfortable, being ideal for digging.
I lifted some more main crop potatoes Desiree, with most of them being a good size, and showing no sign of any damage. I then carried on roughly forking over the area where I’ll be growing potatoes next year. The robin was around, mostly perching in the rose Pretty Lady waiting to flit down to where I was when he spotted a worm.
He also made my day when I watched him taking a drink from the mini-pond, the small plant saucer partly hidden behind the compost bin and under the rose. That’s the first time I’ve seen any wildlife drink from it, although I know it’s used as I often have to top it up most days I’m there.
The pot marigold growing in the black plastic half-barrel looks like an Oopsy Daisy judging by the height and the vivid orange and yellow colour of the first flower.
Have a good weekend, and take care!
Flighty's plot 
Lovely, a lot going on. Good photos of the Robin and your vigorous Calendula. The Robin must feel relatively easy around you, especially as he didn’t mind spending time at the drinking spot.
I really like the sound of your pleasure in this post. The potatoes will do you proud, I am sure.
Have a good weekend, M xxx
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Menhir thanks. This robin certainly doesn’t seem to worry about getting too close.
It was a day to enjoy and remember. They will indeed.
Thanks, and you too. xx
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Lovely. Calm days have been quite rare this year – blistering heat or too much wind I’ve found
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Belinda thanks. I agree they have, and I don’t like either of those. xx
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Delightful photos of your robin friend and Oopsy Daisy.
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Liz thanks, I was well pleased to get a photo of the robin. xx
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Lifting potatoes in the company of a robin – perfect!😀
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Yes indeed.
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What a wonderful way for you to spend last Monday Mike. Robin looks nice and healthy xx
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Rebecca it sure was. Yes, and thankfully they usually do as there’s plenty food, shelter and water for them around the site. xx
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Isn’t it lovely when Robin joins one in the garden and flutters closely around for the worms that we dig up , just for him ? 🙂 A xx
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Anne it certainly is, and it’s something I’m always happy to do. xx
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A lovely day especially having a visit from the Robin.
Wishing you a good weekend. All the best Jan.
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Jan it certainly was. Thanks, and you too. xx
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Two beauties indeed. Something so cute about little chubby friendly birds.
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Nikki thanks. There sure is. xx
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It’s a delight that the robin discovered your mini pond, a crucial resource for wildlife, particularly this year! Have a lovely weekend xx
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Karen it more a case of me being delighted seeing one use it, which I’m sure they do all the time. I’ve always had a couple of ponds on the plot, an upturned dustbin lid, or old washing up bowl. and a plastic plant saucer. Thanks, and you too xx
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Glad you have a visitor to keep you company on the plot!
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Sharon thanks, me too. xx
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