Having had a lot of rain at the end of May ( rather an understatement ! ) the garden is now trying to become a jungle. Mark is constantly out on the tractor mower and the dead heading on the roses is endless. However the good thing is that trees and shrubs that have struggled in previous years are flourishing. Just looking back at photos taken about a month ago when we had lilac, clematis, irises and peonies in flower the gardens look totally different.
The montana clematis covers an arch in the back garden of the Farmhouse, it is scented and this year the flowers lasted for about a month.
Peonies are so beautiful, and sadly so short lived. I planted a selection when we first moved here and they are now a good size with lots of blooms.
Once again the seallows tried to move into the house. Flying in chattering to one another and sometimes perching on a beam before we shoo them out like naughty children!
The fields opposite the front of the house. The pretty blue haze is linseed, and this year there will be sunflowers in the area that is soil. They are about 50cms high now.
This parasol pine is in the gite garden. Just look at all of the new growth.
And look at the size of the figs!
Bullrushes on the edge of the pond.
The plants in the back garden looking happy and lush. The canes are there to support tomatoes.
Happy gardening!
