Good moaning from the Wildlife Cafe.
This morning was business as usual. Fat Ball was already parked on the far swing like he owns the lease, waiting for his second breakfast. Felicity was holding court on her swing by the squirrel nut house (which is definitely a hedgehog house that’s been repurposed). Walter the Pigeon was attempting an optimistic bath in half an inch of water (goodness knows where the rest went after just one day), and Sheryl & Russell completely ignored my pre-soaked butties and still dipped them in what was left of the water after Walter's bath.But the main event today is in the drama department…Fatima the Fatsia continues to look absolutely glorious after she collapsed from being buried in the snow. 
Those big, glossy leaves and that strong new crown of growth are a daily joy. She has well and truly earned her Motown Beehive Diva title.
Caroline the Cordyline, however… poor thing is still stuck. She arrived as a stunning 5ft statement plant and is now down to about 2ft of droopy leaves (held up with supports) and with one single tragic upright green leaf still fighting the good fight. Every time I look out the window my heart sinks a little.
So we’re launching Operation Caroline: The Final Attempt.
Tom is going to carefully dig her up and move her to a more secluded, sunnier spot further down the garden (away from the Cyril nut-burying zone and general chaos). We’ll give her fresh compost, clay balls, perlite, a hard prune right down to the ground to encourage root recovery, and Tom will check her roots while he’s at it.If she pulls through — wonderful.
If not… at least we’ll know we gave her every possible chance.Meanwhile, Mischief, the very handsome Miscanthus Red Chief is waiting patiently on the patio in his pot, ready to take over the corner if needed. He looks like he’s going to be magnificent there.
Those big, glossy leaves and that strong new crown of growth are a daily joy. She has well and truly earned her Motown Beehive Diva title.
Caroline the Cordyline, however… poor thing is still stuck. She arrived as a stunning 5ft statement plant and is now down to about 2ft of droopy leaves (held up with supports) and with one single tragic upright green leaf still fighting the good fight. Every time I look out the window my heart sinks a little.
So we’re launching Operation Caroline: The Final Attempt.
Tom is going to carefully dig her up and move her to a more secluded, sunnier spot further down the garden (away from the Cyril nut-burying zone and general chaos). We’ll give her fresh compost, clay balls, perlite, a hard prune right down to the ground to encourage root recovery, and Tom will check her roots while he’s at it.If she pulls through — wonderful.
If not… at least we’ll know we gave her every possible chance.Meanwhile, Mischief, the very handsome Miscanthus Red Chief is waiting patiently on the patio in his pot, ready to take over the corner if needed. He looks like he’s going to be magnificent there.
Caroline started this whole mad Wildlife Cafe story. She deserves one last proper shot at recovery in peace.I’ll keep you posted on how the operation goes.In the meantime, the rest of the cast continues to cause their usual delightful mayhem. Because even when one diva is struggling, the show must go on.
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