Easter Bunny

Over the last few weeks I've regularly seen a rabbit in the garden, but Cathy reckoned I was hallucinating as she never saw it. Finally, and just in time for Easter, I managed to grab the camera (& Cathy!) before the bunny hopped off into the undergrowth. Not the greatest picture but at least it proves I wasn't imagining things...


As I've now sown lettuce seeds indoors, and they've germinated, this does raise the question of how do I protect them when I plant them out. The only pests we used to have to deal with were slugs & snails, and planting our veg in pots helped limit their access and therefore the damage. I'm not sure that rabbits will be so easily deterred. Plus, with all our space I was hoping to plant lettuce and other veg out in the garden. The answer is probably a raised bed with some form of netting, which I may make a start on this weekend (I did read that somebody else buried chicken wire 3 foot down to stop rabbits burrowing into their veg patch - hope I don't have to do that!).

Just incase you were wondering - I've finally sorted out the compost heap. It's been relocated and placed onto wire netting. Todate there's no sign of anybody (bunnies, rats or anything else) trying to get in. A neighbours' cat has also taken a liking to the garden, lurking around the shed, which is probably a good thing if it deters any rodents!