Heatwave

Back to the garden at last.

We have had several visits but usually in the early evening due to the heat.

I am loving it. We`ve mainly been watering and harvesting.

The butterflies are out in huge numbers. They are enjoying the abundant lavender.

We were very happy to see at least three new waterlilies in the pond. Thanks Anne.

This will provide more shelter and shade and should help with the blanket weed.

Our visitors saw 11 frogs.

There may not be 11 soon as my sister Paula, spotted a grass snake at the edge. 

(We`ve recently had rather a nervy time as far as snakes are concerned!!! See Cyprus entry)

I didn`t get a photo but I keep looking.

The helichrysum is just about ready to pick.

 

The new dried flower, helipterum isn`t faring too well. I can only surmise that the rabbits are eating the flowers. Very odd.

Here is the evidence.

My great-nephew with his mum are waiting for the guinea pigs to come out. 

We lured them with carrot tops which they love.

It was baking hot .....too much to even collect vegetables. We needed shade.

Must find an old umbrella.

We walked down to see the new willow beds and got a shock when we discovered 

that the path is covered in thistles.

Our first cucumber.

Huge tomatoes fattening up.

An area that needs more development.

A very welcome half load of chipped bark, thanks to Andy.

The plan tomorrow is to cob in the evening, when it is cooler.