much over the last fortnight. And in that time there have been some nice surprises but also some less nice. So the Geranium Kashmir White at the top has come out and looks stunning. Also the front flower bed is looking verdant with flourishing poppies and healthy sweet peas.
The first lily of the summer has also popped just by the front door. Still lilies of white, yellow, orange and mystery to come, with some mystery Hemerocallis also potentially making an appearance.
This white rose is also preparing to make a demure entrance, if the black spot does not marr her beauty first. The BS is rampant this year, completely infesting the Compassion rose, although some blooms are attempting to fight back.
Bolting is another theme with 2 aspects. My salad has bolted because I wasn't quick enough and the weather hasn't been clement. The curry leaf plant has however flowered and it's rather nice.
Also the pests (birds and Bugs etc) have been ravaging my garden. In tune with the Eco Nazi theme of current gardening, I haven't sprayed anything. Next year I will and make no apology. They leave nothing for me.
But my Allium Nigrum is playing the game - and look how lovely he is. Apparently he'll been turning dark purple as the bloom ages. I think more of these next year.
The Eucalyptus continues to deliver - now we have beautiful bark, silver leaves, white new leaves, berries and burnished red leaves. What a trooper, while my Cosmos and Delphinium seedlings make no headway and get eaten to death, Old Euc just keeps on delivering. Fab.
To finish on 2 good points:
1) I got to go to Dobbies yesterday afternoon so more pics and some moves are on the way.
2) Aren't Geraniums beautiful?
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