At long last we had a good downpoor of rain and the the water butts are now filled to overflowing. However the rain was so heavy that it made one stem of my Delphiniums bend over with the weight of the water so I cut it off and have it in my sitting room where I can enjoy it. I have been so pleased this year with my efforts at growing Delphiniums, it has spurred me on to do even better next year.
This is my orchid that Fiona bought me a couple of years ago now and is getting better each year. I just love white flowers and this one is a beauty.
Just about getting the hang of this blogging business, after losing my draft the other day I have now discovered it again so forgive me if I have repeated myself.
I have been pricking out foxgloves for next year, the variety called Mertonensis which is a dark raspberry colour and should be interesting.
Also this year I have many plants of californian poppy which have seeded themselves all over the gravel and are an absolute delight on a sunny day.
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