The Snail Bouquet
I've set myself a little gardening goal. I want to have fresh flowers cut from our garden every day this summer. I'm not talking about a massive floral display. It may just be one blossom in a bud vase, but that will do just fine.
It was easy to fill a small vase with roses and daisies today. June is the most bountiful month for flowers.
I was admiring the delicate yellow of this miniature rose when I thought I saw a petal move!
And here's why, a tiny baby snail was snuggled down in the heart of the rose.
He was so tiny and young he was transparent! The only thing I could do was carry him and his flower bed outside and try to release him in a safe place. He was a only a baby after all!
I tried several different plants but the baby snail wouldn't stay on them. He kept crawling back onto my finger. Finally he decided the pot of chives looked like a good place to hide.
He snuggled down next to the shell of an empty sunflower seed, curled up inside his shell and went back to sleep.
And I took my snail-free bouquet back into the house!
It was easy to fill a small vase with roses and daisies today. June is the most bountiful month for flowers.
I was admiring the delicate yellow of this miniature rose when I thought I saw a petal move!
And here's why, a tiny baby snail was snuggled down in the heart of the rose.
He was so tiny and young he was transparent! The only thing I could do was carry him and his flower bed outside and try to release him in a safe place. He was a only a baby after all!
I tried several different plants but the baby snail wouldn't stay on them. He kept crawling back onto my finger. Finally he decided the pot of chives looked like a good place to hide.
He snuggled down next to the shell of an empty sunflower seed, curled up inside his shell and went back to sleep.
And I took my snail-free bouquet back into the house!
I've been squishing snails on the allotment - now I feel guilty!!
ReplyDeleteDon't feel guilty. I was just having a weak moment. I know I'll come to regret it. : )
DeleteWhat a very sweet story about a baby snail! I love it! I mean, I like snails, too, as long as they don't eat our garden empty. :-)
ReplyDeleteI usually do all I can to discourage snails and slugs in the garden but this one was SO tiny I couldn't harm him. He will eat EVERYTHING now. ; )
DeleteJ'aime beaucoup les bruit que font les pétales de pivoines en tombant sur une table, c'est bien spécifique.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I didn't realise the petals were there until I edited the photos. I wish I could say I was artistic but it was just good luck. : )
DeleteSince finding Speedy in our yard almost 1 year ago, and he's STILL alive, I've grow a bit fond of snails. They are a strange creature for sure and I definitely don't want them eating up my plants, but with two girls that are proud of him/her I have come to like them a bit. ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe Speedy is still alive. You must be taking very good care of him. : )
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