Mad start to the year (weather wise)

[the_snail]

First it is Howling a gale and raining buckets next it is like spring? Been out in back garden today and spotted 2 ladybirds creeping about  :o ::)

Mad weather!!! I feel sorry for the insects and hibernating animals    :(

[the_snail]

[Linnea]

I've squashed two lily beetles so far! this does not bode well for the pest numbers in 2012