May

From one extreme to another. Having dried out from the North Somerset Show it is now blazing sunshine which, while wonderful has the plants all of a plether. The roses are now all out but also stressed as the change here was so swift. Blackspot abounds I will have to throw on the comfrey tea and hope that they feel better. Banksia is fabulous and set off by the Campanula on the steps up to the herb garden. Its so covered in blooms that I cannot bear to spoil its fun with too much pruning. Cecile Brunner sets off the wonderful dark red of the rose on the side of the front door. Not much action lower down but once it has found the sun the blooms are fantastic. Do I sound over enthusiastic? But they are magic and I must find something else to cover the 'squirrel runs' lower down. Perhaps it might put them off, though I doubt it. I bought some seed for a flowering vine at the Eden Centre which I've managed to germinate and will try that up the house. Here's hoping that a picture will follow!

Our RDA group had a wonderful day out at the regional competitions and came home covered in rosettes and all very exciting. Two qualified for the National Championships and the others are fired up for next year. The day was jut right for weather, unusual, and a friend from up the valley came and took magical pictures of a fun day out .Our team leader summed up the prize giving as 'Joy'. Says it all really.