Hidden Houses and Flower Art

We had a short visit today due to family celebrations, but we fitted a lot in.

 Recently we removed a huge fern from our own garden creating some very welcome space for my last bedding plants. We took the fern to the garden today and found it a space on the barn path. It looks quite at home already.

My other task was to put some of my sister-in-law`s pictures in the snug to inspire children or adults. I think they are lovely.

 

In the snug you will find some colouring sheets and paper. Anne and I are on the lookout for felt pens and crayons. If you come yurting or camping, you can spend time here if you wish.

It was very pleasant chatting to regular visitors. They were here about a month ago and they were astounded by the changes in the garden. Well, it has gone a bit mad.

They love the garden and they love the crafts. So very happy to hear this.

The squashes on the compost heap have taken away.

The apple mint and borage surround that area. They have all seeded or rooted themselves.

Poppies are the stars of the show, though some were knocked over by the winds yesterday.

I was dismayed to see the same problem with the buddlieas this year. Melon Cotton Aphid I think. Last year I cut these shoots off and all the shrubs recovered.

Whilst looking closely I found this caterpillar.

The Mullein Moth, identified by the lady with the Titian hair, on her app. Thank you.

I left it there as it is so beautiful but I have just read that it can strip the plant bare .... now I don`t know what to do. Perhaps it can conveniently strip the bad bits and leave the good bits!!!

 

In the polytunnel one courgette is well away .....

......the cucumbers are thriving after a very poor start ....

.....and one has already begun to climb the netting.

The gnome garden has all but disappeared amongst the verdant growth.

And the new fairy house is well-hidden.

All in all a very lush start to June.