My activity in miniatures, but not my interest I hasten to say, seems to have dropped off lately so do you mind if I have a chat about the weather?
Last year many of us were bemoaning the fact that our lovely summer had turned into a really serious drought and our gardens were all suffering. I know we were luckier than many although we did lose some treasured plants and the roses seemed to come into bud, flower and finish within days.
This year we were not happy when a late frost put paid to any hope of almonds, figs and grapes and wiped out most of the wisteria just as it was about to flower (should have been the best ever).
As summer approached we noticed that long established yew and lilac trees appeared to be dying back, which I think must be the result of last year's drought......but they're not dead, just sad looking. Strawberries were good though.
However Mother Nature is better than all of us and there have been some wonderful bonuses. Excitement knew no bounds when unexpectantly our huge Cordyline burst into flower (never seen this outside the great gardens of the western counties here)...the roses are better than ever...the agapanthus that hasn't flowered in ten years is in bud, as is the hibiscus which has languished for about the same time..... so Yippee!!
We're picking blackberries - what could be better than a blackberry and apple pie with icecream?
We've had a little rain so things are looking perkier after two mini-heatwaves...thank you Mother Nature.
How are your gardens doing?
Thank you for looking
Robin
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