Going for growth
After our first batch of runner bean seeds failed to germinate (we did use last year’s seeds), I bought new seeds and they are just now starting to raise their heads above the compost.
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Aphrodisiac qualities of blackcurrants
Our blackcurrant bushes certainly seem to have set the ladybirds going
Ladybirds and bees busy on the blackcurrant bushes
This morning I spotted quite a few ladybirds on our two blackcurrant bushes.
Apple blossom opens up this morning
This morning the apple blossom opened up . . .
In the blink of an eye . . .
It’s that time of the year when you have to look now or you’ll miss something in the garden.
Growth in the garden
Not a day goes by without some new development in the garden.
Garden growth in 2011
I am also surprised at how advanced the hydrangeas are already; their buds are quite big and I hope they don’t think that because the December snow and ice have gone that spring is just round the corner.
Evening views of flowers in the garden . . .
Evening views of flowers in the garden . . .
June flowers in our garden
It’s a wonderful time of year when so many plants start to flower . . .
More poppies out today in the garden
They’re flowering thick and fast . . .