Weekend Eye Candy

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Hosta undulata Albomarginata (Thomas Hogg)

Climbing roses and clematis

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I'm a sucker for some nice climbers; it probably stems from my days of gardening a tiny plot and maximising the space, so if I can get two climbers in the space of one and extend my flowering period and/or colour choices than that's a good thing.

Mixing styles & patterns ... Torana

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What a washout this June proves to be. The few days when it is fine and dry, I am working on site up to 10 hours. On rainy days like today I am trying to not stress over work that just cannot be done. There is now not only a backlog for existing clients but a waiting list for new ones.

It is also not much weather for wearing silks as rain and printed silk just don't get on. Today is an exception: a day dedicated to researching pond plants (an area I am woefully short of expertise), stocking up on varying supplies and border plans to complete. 

In order to cheer myself I was raiding the scarf drawers for a suitable gavroche to wear with a patterned top: Torana was my lucky find!

At home - the cool border in early summer

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The cool blue border is filling out nicely, so much so that the iris will need to be divided shortly.

Rosa 'Benjamin Britten'

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One of my favourites and superb for cutting, too.

Despite the variable weather, this rose is performing well with no damage by pests or disease. Just look at the healthy foliage.

 

Weekend Eye Candy

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Rosa 'Fantin-Latour'

June is the month of ....

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Roses!

Rosa 'Queen of Sweden'

This has been a long absence from the blog universe, family visits for me mean time for family and relaxation and abstaining from computers. Once I was back there was my garden and about a dozen others to fret over and enjoy in equal measure. I think it will take me about a fortnight to check on them all. 

Taupe & black or Neutrals but not as we know them

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A sartorial post for a change, persons of a nervous disposition may wish to not read on:)