Greenhouse effect

I moved houses recently. The new place has a conservatory and an outside space. I wouldn't quite call it a garden, as it's paved, however I do intend to get some flower beds for it. I think this will be great for my horticultural endeavours.

The most sensitive items I carried over to the new place in my arms. The first time was with the Luton van drivers in the front, where I carried my bonsai plant. The second time was the final trip over, where I carried Jinn and the ant colony.

My bonsai plant had made it in one piece, and I was glad. However, I then made the mistake of putting it in the conservatory. I did not realise just how hot it got in there. The next day, I found that the leaves on my bonsai plant had gone completely brown and shrivelled.

The glass was extremely hot to the touch — almost scalding. I realised I’d essentially cooked the plant. The moss had turned white. I immediately moved it to the cooler kitchen and rehydrated it by adding water.

I think it can bounce back over time, but this definitely is a setback. I'm very glad I didn't move the ants there.