What a mixed bag of weather we have had. The heavy rain ensured that we had everything tied up really well. Thank goodness as we had strong winds as well. The sunshine in between has brought the most incredible spurt of growth on all plants, including weeds.
In the garden I had to pick four red roses bent over from the winds. The alstromeria has been virtually flattened.
The biggest surprise was a lovely bowl of raspberries which we enjoyed in the evening.
My main job of the day was to make a start on the barn path from the other end. This is where the hose is stored and seeing as the grass and other growth is so prolific, I felt it needed to be made safer.
The soil here is wonderful, rotted chipped bark. Eventually I want to shovel it all onto the beds and replace with new chipped bark.
It was a bit daunting to look ahead and see what still needs to be done. But I will get there, as long as I am not troubled by horseflies again. What a nasty bite they can give.
The first sunflower was out .....
..... and the first sweetpeas which I forgot to pick.
My
second job was to clear this path alongside the tortoise run. Some
lovely raspberry runners are growing here, to be potted up next time.
Something has been stealing the redcurrants. I fear there will be no jelly this year. I found a gap under the fruit net but I`ve no idea what it could be.
My niece also gave us this mini picnic table, which fits perfectly in the fernery.
Still quite a few big jobs to do but we`re getting there.
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