It was back to chilly and dull weather yesterday but I didn't care, it was far more pleasant than working in all that heat last week. Our duties were less onerous too, just a few rows of sweetcorn to plant and then on with the job of hoeing all the borders. All the plants in the garden have doubled in size in a week and unfortunately that includes the weeds, but the steady rhythm of pushing the blade through the soil gives you plenty of time to empty your mind, listen to the bird song and admire the beautiful flowers taking centre stage at the moment. The aquilegias and poppies really are the stars of the garden now, so many forms and colours to see, it is a real pleasure to walk around with Giles who names each one like a long lost friend, which I suppose they are when you only see them once a year!
"Through the dancing poppies stole a breeze most softly lulling to my soul" John Keats
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| A stunning colour |
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| The seed head is just as lovely as the flower |
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