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proportions. In fact, London’s gulls are still something of a novelty, despite the maritime nature of the tidal Thames.I once had a relationship-threatening close encounter with a herring gull in St James’s Park, but I gloss over that here. It is the black

as the harlequin, and is orange with white spots. It has orange legs and its crocodile-like larva is yellow with black spots. It was once considered an indicator of ancient woodland, but is now expanding its range into habitats like London parks, where I found mine

to flower.My hellebores are out now too, and most are looking good. Unfortunately some are showing signs of hellebore leaf spot disease. The characteristic purple-black blotches are spreading from the foliage to some of the flowers. The best I can do is pick

, firm the soil, cover with black polythene or weed-suppressing fabric and top off with gravel to create a hard-standing area.Polytunnel kit from supplierCement for foundation tubes, if requiredHammersWooden blockAdjustable spanners