Today is a public holiday in Italy; an Italian friend described it as the day the Italians celebrate losing the war. What ever it is for today is sunny with the wind coming from the south so not as cold as it has been. Many have gone to the sea, not to swim but to enjoy the beach and have a good meal in a restaurant. Continue reading
A second post from me today as I was late posting In a vase on Monday. Tuesday is when Cathy at Words and Herbs asks us to share one view of our garden (whatever state it might be in!). It’s a great way to understand how a border or bed changes through the year; it can be surprising how much it can even change in a week. Continue reading
I apologise to those of you who were expecting a report on the cut flower beds today but when I wrote the post yesterday I had forgotten that Tuesday is not the day to join Cathy at Words and Herbs and show one view of the garden each week to see how it changes or not as the case may be. Continue reading
Yesterday the wind blew all day so that it was impossible to take any photographs and it was exhausting just being outside. My washing was dry almost as soon as I hung it out. This morning the light was beautiful so I wanted to capture some of its magic. Continue reading
Continuing with our walk around my springtime garden.
Yesterday morning the light was very bright and shining through some of the foliage in a rather delightful way. Continue reading
Large Isalnad -the Irises are coming to an end now but have been wonderful this year, the small island is in the background
Large Island
Large Island looking towards the Drive
I must try some cuttings of this Salvia, I love its purple spikes against the orange of the poppies (Upper Slope Path)
Edge of Large Island looking towards the terrace
Rosa ‘Queen of Sweden’ is amazing this year and a great rose to cut for a vase
Left Hand border, roses in full bloom this week
My favourite rose of all, R. Vielchenblau, this swag should be tied in but when I do the branch dies so I’m just enjoying it while it flowers
The Spring Walk is now full of Sisyrinchium striatum
I’ve decided to use Wordless Wednesday to share views of the garden I’m enjoying each week. Often these don’t find there way into other posts which seems a shame. Continue reading
