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!