Distinct lack of time for writing, so a visual post only today. Garden is holding up well despite relative neglect!
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| These sweet williams were supposed to be biannual, but I've had them for years now. |
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| Rosemary bushes are now growing away strongly and the powdery mildew that was afflicting them appears to have resolved. |
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| The window boxes are starting to fill up. |
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| Hope this caterpillar is not munching through these leaves - looked like he was just hanging out. |
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| Geraniums are starting to coming into their peak now. |
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| New Dawn is quite lovely now. |
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| And the front garden is bursting out all over. Lavender, coreopsis, roses and salvia are the main players. |
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| If I get a chance next weekend, I'm going to buy a couple more lavender plants to fill the gaps that have emerged in my little hedge. |
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| My tiny rose garden is at it's peak...I must get out there and do some dead heading though! |
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| The single carnations have a lovely classic clove scent. |
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| 2 out of 3 of my delphiniums didn't make it through the winter, which is a pity, because the one that survived looks great right now. |
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| A torrid jumble of colour and form! |
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| Elena |
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| Graham Thomas and Caramel Fairy Tale |
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| Caramel Fairy Tale - it's not so bad once the blooms are fully open, but it's too orangey for my scheme |
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| Dew drops on the tips of Alchemilla leaves....like little jewels |
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| These leaves belong to a nerine which I'm trying for the first time in a pot, with alchemilla and hosta for companions. |
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| Lots of buds on lilies and carpet rose. I have spotted evidence of Japanese lily beetles and have been trying to make sure I squish any larvae that I see, and wash the leaves with dish soap. Hope that keeps devastation at bay! |
You have a lovely garden, despite the lack of time. I wish I could walk through your fragrance garden, it must be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Masha! Every time I look at your blog, I wish I had more space in my garden! You have such an amazing collection of truly beautiful and interesting roses. Mine were doing quite well this year, but we've had a sudden intense heatwave, and they are not enjoying the humid heat. They are mostly repeat bloomers though, so all is not lost!
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