This is the third post about the transition of a piece of waste ground into a purposed wild garden. These photos were taken during the year 2020 when it was in its natural state, that is to say, the “before” pictures, when there were already lots of interesting flowering plants, mostly native species but some escapees from gardens. The images this time feature Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) which grows wild as well as in kitchen gardens. In the beginning, as it began to break through the ground, it took me a while to realise what it was. The feathery foliage is an especially attractive feature, and the yellow flower heads provide food for a large variety of insects. It is also hugely decorative when growing in combination with numerous other plant types, some such as Bindweed entwining and draping around it.
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I didn’t know that fennel made such a beautiful flower. Thanks for the education. What is the feathery plant?
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The feathery plant is the leaves of Fennel.
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The Fennel looks beautiful in the photos. Nice Ichneumoid male you have there too.
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Thank you, gtgail.
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I was just having a conversation about the giant yellow flowered plant in my Donegal garden and I said I thought it was fennel but I wasnt sure because it was so big. And here you have it. Nice to know that I was on the right track.
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I am pleased that the post was useful for you.
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It took me a little while to spot the wasp, gtgail hinted at. 🔎
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It is lovely, isn’t it. I am always delighted when I can include an insect visitor in the picture.
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