Unfortunately I have to report that my little fellows sustained more slug damage in the night, with one sad case beyond all hope of intervention by horticultural science. I also regret to report that Brigadier H whilst inspecting the troops did in fact DROP the flower pot containing 4 of the very finest examples of sunflower-hood, resulting in today’s losses increasing by two. This incident has caused much despair amid the ranks as you would expect. However we are pleased to report that the Brigadier has prepared well for such calamities and promises us that back up troops are ready and waiting in the relative safety of the cold frame… for now. I think it only prudent to plant some more of the giants as soon as humanly possible as all signs point to it being a hard campaign.
Current losses to date 6.
H’s top tip for rushing the Russians- Stick your fellows in a warm dark place, they’ll sprout in just a few days and then you can put them in the light to get green, and plant on in little pots. My back up troops have all been done this way and they are ready to face the slug onslaught…..
Any top tips for negotiations with slugs welcome, as I don’t drink coffee, and I don’t fancy drowning them, and I don’t really want to go down the torch in the night route either…
happy growing!
Man down!!
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