Head colds are a nuisance at the best of times but there is something so wrong about having a cold in Summer! I tried to take things easy this weekend but there is an awful lot to do in the garden at this time of year… mowing, strimming, weeding, sowing. My mind was soon taken off my sore throat and aching bones and because of the head cold I didn’t notice my hayfever! Bonus!
Tea time
Everything in the kitchen garden is starting to look like it should. I spent ages in winter looking through seed catalogues and trawling the internet for great plants. When I first looked at the various little seeds in my hand it was hard to believe they would transform so quickly into such great plants!
The first sunflower is out and there are lots of different colours in the raised beds. Admittedly, it does look like a five year old has been in the crayon box but in my first year excitement I just threw plants in – and it does look pretty! My main aim was a productive fruit, vegetable and herb garden with a nectar bar for the wildlife. Next year I would like a more cohesive flower design if possible… maybe there’s an artistic seven year old out there?
Flower Power
The first sweet peas are out so I picked the few that had already opened and put them into a small jar along with some Rosemary. I love to put herbs and fresh flowers together and I’m just disappointed that I can’t smell them at the moment!
Sweet Pea
The thing that I’ve enjoyed more than anything this weekend is the fresh produce for lunch – baby carrots, roast beetroot, chard, and broad beans (freshly podded and lovely). The sun made an appearance late afternoon and I could almost hear the tomatoes and dahlias singing!
Get well soon little lady!
Thanks – I’m feeling better already thanks (usually the case on a Monday morning when it’s back to work for the week!). Once I get my sense of smell and taste back I’ll be happy
Get well soon! With all those vitamins you’ll be fine by tomorrow!
Cathy, you’re right! I do feel better today thanks
It is so interesting to read about other gardeners gardens when they live in more temperate climates. My spring veggie garden is GONE and the temps this weekend are at 97 degrees.
I know what you mean – it’s really interesting to fond out what’s happening in other parts of the world. Keep cool over there! I’m still wearing my pullover most days
Thank you for posting, even with a headful. Here’s hoping the garden (and a little sun) speed your healing.
Bless you – that’s really kind. Thanks x I feel so much better today so moaning over
Wow, am loving those Sweet Peas!
I can’t wait for the Sweeet Peas to start producing flowers properly… my impatient nature couldn’t wait any longer so the vase looks pretty but the garden is now bare. They’ll soon produce more… I hope!
I really like your idea of combining flowers and herbs.
Thanks Mary – I like foilage with my flowers and never know what to pick so because I have more than enough herbs it does the job (and smells so lovely too!).
oh wow, sick and still posting! And such a pretty post, too! Glad to read you are feeling better today. I’m so impressed with how much color you have, especially your first year! B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.
I’m very pleased to say that I’ve slowed down but not stopped completely
Thanks for your kind words… I’m pleased with the garden in the first year too and already looking forward to next year. I really need to stay a while longer in the here and now!
Hope you are better soon!
Already feeling so much better thank you – most gardeners I know are hardy perennials!
Keep sniffing at the roses until you sneeze that cold right out of your head!
Great plan Malc – I’ll try not to inhale too many greenfly that occupy them at the moment
You are so right about summer colds. They are just plain WRONG. Hope yours is better very soon. Garden looks beautiful, nothing wrong with the crayon box approach
I’m much better already thanks but I still can’t smell anything properly… I need to know if I’ve overdone it with the sweetpeas in the house!
Beautiful pictures, I love your “Tea Time” shot! You are right, summer colds are the worst! Hope you feel better soon!
‘The sun made an appearance’ ay? Could you call me next time that happens…I don’t want to miss it!
Get well Soon xx
Unfortunately, as my mobile is usually not charged or missing in action, the sunshine will have been ambushed by clouds again by the time I call you!
Gorgeous photos. I’m always fascinated by the giant, bold color and size of sunflowers! Hope you’re feeling well again soon
Hi there, hope you’re feeling better. Nice post, I love that Coke jar in the last pic!