Sunday, 4 May 2025
Back in Bournemouth
After two weeks away from home we returned to a garden full of fresh leaf and colour. The narrow gravel paths had become even more narrow and a certain amount of cutting back was needed. There are also bushes to trim. I am very mindful of this after seeing the precise topiary at Hidcote and how well it looks as a contrast to exuberant planting. Unfortunately our electric trimmer is on the blink so it's hand shears only for now.
The dry, sunny days continue and it is pleasant to be out. When the wind isn't chilling we have eaten a few meals outside and have also had a lol in the dechchairs!
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The tulips have put on a good show but are now going over and most plants seem to be thriving. There is little water left in my raintubs, however, and watering is going to become a problem. I would be glad of a serious downpour overnight, while I am sleeping!
What a delightful garden you enjoy, so colourful and inviting.
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather grew rhubarb in his garden each year, endless rhubarb pies and cobblers of which I was eternally grateful.
Thank you for sharing your recipe, will give it a try ☺️
Jo
Hello Jo, there are always memories around food! I hope you will enjoy this recipe, it looks very colourful when you cut into the meringue and discover the bright pink and yellow beneath.
DeleteTour garden amazes me! What a delight for the eyes and heart!
ReplyDeleteIt is quite a secret garden, full of small meandering paths and little vistas. It is overhung with neighbouring trees and full of shadow - not to everyone's taste but a pleasure to me, so I am so pleased that you like it too.
DeleteHow lovely to return to your garden and find it full of delight. We do need rain, though. We may even get some today, as it's traditional on a Bank holiday1
ReplyDeleteA nice garden to return to but hard to leave Yorkshire none-the-less!
DeleteHoping for some rain AFTER the parade!
Your garden looks very summerly already. I have not yet had this year‘s rhubarb, maybe I can talk my Mum into making a cake for us.
ReplyDeleteApologies for look of this post - out of control with the computer!
DeleteI prefer exuberant growth over forcing plants into unnatural shapes. Fun to see but I would never do that myself. Pruning when necessary of course.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm for an abundance of growth but I do think that a bit of contrasting structure makes the teetering on chaos look even better!
Delete(A bit of forced rhubarb is a thing of beauty!)
Your garden is lovely whichever season. I hope you get some night time rain (always the best). When our rhubarb starts again in the spring I must try and remember your recipe as I see it is gluten free and looks and sounds delicious.
ReplyDeletePlease do your rain dance, Susan, we've had nothing now for weeks.
DeleteI recommend this recipe as it is light and fresh-tasting and the colours look good beneath the white of the meringue.