Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Summer weather!

We have had strong shunshine and no rain for weeks now. The rain tubs are empty and I'm syphoning my bathwater into the garden. On Saturday morning we had an early morning walk on the beach before the crowds came and the water looked so inviting that I regretted not wearing my swimming costume. Two yoga groups were being put through there paces on the sand and another group was doing something with flags, I've no idea precisely what!
We walked back to the car through the tropical garden.
Then it was over to the allotment to net the fruit bushes and strawberry patch. The soil here is like dust, but the rhubarb seems to like it!
Back at home the garden is full of growth, all very green but not yet much colour as the spring flowers and tulips have faded and other flowers are not yet in bloom. It's a bit of a jungle.
For Sunday tea I made a strawberry and cream cake. It didn't last long! Lady Grey tea in my Brown Betty (the name for a traditional brown teapot.)
Today was glorious, no cold wind and blue sky. At the end of the day we went to the beach. Still water, low tide, all quiet. I had my first swim of the year. Yes, it was cold, but it was good!

10 comments:

  1. I feel for you re the lack of rain. We went through that last year and it was so stressful. Your "jungle" garden looks delightful! I would love a garden like that. And the allotment looks good to. Do you have a tiller to work up your soil?

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    1. I used to have a small tiller when we had a large garden but our plot is now so small that only the most basic tools are needed.

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  2. I envy you the closeness to the Sea, and your wonderful garden really is a patch of paradise.
    We've had some rain, but then after a few days of sun and wind it looks as if it had not rained for weeks.

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    1. We have not had one drop of rain and the underplanting is starting to wilt. I, on the other hand just love this weather!

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  3. Your cake looks wonderful.
    We have had a little rain, and have been forecast more, with no result. The bees are busy, which pleases me.

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    1. I liked your bee post very much, I went straight to check on my bee hotel!

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  4. It's dry here, haven't had any rain in weeks and now the heat of summer is coming in. I know I've said many times I love your little jungle.

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    1. This type of garden is new to me and I'm delighting in it. Previously I have owned very traditional English gardens and roses, roses, roses. I'm trying to cram in as many as possible here where there is a patch of ground with some sunshine.

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  5. Love it all. Hope you get rain soon.

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    1. Am wishing for an absolute downpour but no sign of it yet!

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