NQ Growboxes

Sarah Marshall

Jul 10, 20194 min read

Early Spring at NQ Growboxes

I think it’s safe to say that last year at NQ Growboxes was a tough one. The plants and wildlife were thriving, but against increasing...

Sarah Marshall

Jul 9, 20191 min read

Hiatus

Looking back, I can’t believe my last entry here was in February! Since then, family health issues and general life stuff have kept me...

Sarah Marshall

Aug 10, 20182 min read

Rainy Days and Communal Roosting at NQ Growboxes

I’ve mentioned before a particular nail hole in the fencing at the end of box number 9 at NQ Growboxes. It’s the one where I found the...

Sarah Marshall

Aug 4, 20184 min read

NQ Growboxes Round-Up – Late June & July 2018

Late June brought very warm temperatures and a distinct lack of rain. The wildflowers were starting to look a touch wilted, but still...

Sarah Marshall

Jul 21, 20181 min read

Blue Mason Bee

The remaining Blue Mason bee at NQ Growboxes is spending most of his time tucked up in the nail hole in the fencing at the end of box 9,...

Sarah Marshall

Jul 9, 20182 min read

The Cuckoo (Bees) have arrived!

With the bee season in full swing now and the continuing hot weather, not only are there tons of bees around but also loads of other...

Sarah Marshall

Jun 8, 20184 min read

Hylaeus Bees at NQ Growboxes – and biodiversity in the City

Hylaeus bees -often known as ‘Yellow-Faced’ or ‘Masked’ bees due to their extensive facial markings – are the first unusual bees that I...

Sarah Marshall

May 25, 20183 min read

NQ Growboxes – late April to Mid May round-up

As Spring has finally arrived and the weather has warmed up, NQ Growboxes has come to life. The Spring flowers attracted an early...

Sarah Marshall

Apr 21, 20183 min read

My City Patch

I’ve just realised that I’ve never written here about my other patch that I visit at least once a week. This one isn’t where you might...