May - a force to be reckoned with

So far it has been quite warm and sunny, however May often has a trick or two up her sleeve.  

22c one day....then a cold arctic blast reminds us that we do not control the weather. 

This was actually an empty shell, beneath Angel's shrub (Weigela Wings of Fire), in the corner of the Long Border and Patio Borders. 

Globes of allium Purple Sensation above,  and peony Bowl of Beauty below about to burst open. 

The bearded iris have begun to join in the display in the Terrace Border. 

Oh and the wisteria is in flower!

Next week, I'm going to buy some bedding plants for us, mother-in-law and TMTC's aunt.  We have a local nursery that has just released appointment times to ensure social distancing, and if your name's not down, you ain't getting in.

It's Saturday morning as I create this entry.  Tomorrow Boris Johnson and his government are expected to announce certain restrictions to be relaxed. I hope they don't go too soon and too quickly and the mortality figures respond in the same inevitable manner. 

Stay safe and well.

The Gardener's Rest Anniversary

It is 10 years since I posted the first entry on my little blog.

So much has happened since then.  We have moved house, featured my very first garden and the boys have grown up.  I've designed, redesigned, and redesigned again.  We've enjoyed flora and fauna, and we've lost our Angel.

There have been highs and lows along the way but enjoyment of the garden is what makes me tick.  It feeds my soul and settles my anxiety. 

On that note, I leave you with.....

The Front Garden

The Tulips

The Yen Garden

Mugwart's Retreat

The Long Border

The Patio Borders

The Patio and Terrace

The Terrace Border

The Pond

Spring 2020 has been kind to the garden.  We may not be able to browse the garden centres for summer bedding plants this year for my pots and hanging baskets but the garden will be filled with colour and scent.

Here's to the next 10 years!