I was going to mow the front lawn yesterday. It's usually not a long job, as the grass is quite thin. Well, you know. Not dense with lots of weeds and moss (like out back!)
But I was held up again and again - BY LADYBIRDS!!!!!
I'm happy to report that these are the genuine, British, 7-spot ladybirds, none of the dreadful harlequin breed that's coming over from the continent and threatening our lot! No, no no. You'll be pleased to hear the 7-spots are alive and well and currently holding a rave on my front lawn, flower beds, shrubs,weeds, in fact any where I looked to do some trimming or pruning.
In the end I mowed a wee bit in the middle, but kept stopping to move them onto flowers in 5s and 6s.... they made me smile. They are very welcome here :) I lefty most of everything alone. Deadheaded some flowers, watered some casualites. Then left quietly. Don't want to disturb them.
It was great fun, like walking in on someone else's play time.Sometimes it's the little things that save you!
Ladybird, ladybird where have you been?
ReplyDeleteI have been to London to see the Queen!
Memories xxx
That is sooo sweet :-) Thank you :-)
ReplyDeleteThey are so much fun to watch. Peaceful!
ReplyDeleteSo very true :) I *love* ladybirds. We have both them and harlequins here.
ReplyDeleteAhhh what sweet pictures of the peaceful garden visitors. They make me smile as I think of my childhood. In Germany we had Ladybugs the size of my fingernails! Oh they were big and looked so pretty on the white Queen Ann's Lace caps....
ReplyDeleteeach day brings us little wonders.
We are so sad to hear about Pepe...your Dad must be so heartbroken. How could this happen?
Soft hugs from the cozy cottage...XOXOXO
I like seeing the little things too - they always cheer me up the most!
ReplyDeleteA lorra lorra ladybirds ... lucky you! xoxox
ReplyDeleteI like it! Ladybird playtime :))
ReplyDeleteSOOOO CUTE! Your garden is just lucky to have them!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this one. It makes my day. =)