I watched several Great tits feeding on the camellia flowers today. I could see them from the landing window and they were unaware that I was spying on them. They seemed to be pecking at something on the yellow stamens in the centre of the flowers but I can't think what it could be. I've seen bees on the flowers recently too - that I can understand, but the birds puzzle me. Do they eat pollen?

New thread for 2026.
 2025 thread - https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2259

Anything you'd like to share - we're here to listen, laugh with you, offer a shoulder to cry on, just generally to be a friend.

2025 https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2262

Let's fill this thread with happiness in 2026. 

Here's 2025 https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.p...light=2025

Sunhat or umbrella ? Wellies or sandals?

New thread for 2026.

Hope you acquire lots of freebies this year.

One of our most popular threads! 

Here's 2025 https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2260

A thread to record what you've spent on gardening and the value of the crops you've grown in 2026. 
There are no rules, do it in anyway that works for you. 
Its not a competition, just a way to get an idea of how much you spend on seeds, compost, plants, sundries and structures compared to the value of the food or other crops that your garden gives you in return. 
Feel free to share the ways in which you are measuring the costs and benefits. All the more ideas the better. 
I suggest we post our Balance Sheet at the end of each month to keep an eye on it!

The 2025 thread  https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.php?tid=2259
The 2024 thread - https://gardenandgossip.org/showthread.p...ance+sheet

What did you harvest today? Please share.

Tell us what you've sown today please.