Bumble Bee Frenzy

Every year I collect a lot of poppy seed and its all pretty random, though I do keep the different types in separate envelopes. I just scatter it all over the garden and there is always a wonderful show.

But this year, the colours are amazing, deep dusky pinks in all shades, to almost purple. Is there an outside influence that has caused this? Usually the colours are mid-pinks and pale mauves.

Blended in with the foxgloves we are awash with colour. 

Just outside the garden I scattered them on the chipped bark.

When the sun shone, the bumble bees were in a frenzy to get to the nectar. We stood and watched in fascination.

The cute guinea pigs were enjoying a feast of fresh young grass.

And the very first sweetpeas were out.