Progress in May

Well, it's been a while since the weather has been good enough to check the progress of planting.  Or at least take any pictures.  Today is windy but there is a lovely blue sky and sun.

Nasturtium seeds planted in March

Things are continuing to grow and progress to a state where they might attract any brave wildlife that wishes to venture out.

Firstly, the nasturtium seeds are doing well.  These were planted in March.  Elsewhere in other borders some seeds planted in April are starting to show.  I did wonder whether they had been drowned by all the rain, but they are hardy little plants and are now pushing through.

The herbs I planted are surviving the winds well and the chive plant is looking particularly healthy, producing flowers, which are the things that will attract insects.

Sea thrift planted this year.

Sea thrift plants are popular with bees and are also particularly hardy in harsh coastal conditions.  As mentioned before in this blog, one survived well last year and so I planted a few more.  These are all producing flowers and brightening up the flower beds.

Sea thrift planted last year

Meanwhile, I have also found out that Rutland Terrace is one of about 5 major sea gull nesting sites in Scarborough - aren't we lucky!  They are nesting on the roof, dropping moss out the front of Phoenix Court and generally making themselves at home.  And, of course, they managed to take out the television aerial again yesterday.