There are large sweeping droves of Himalayan balsam everywhere I walk at the moment. I think it’s absolutely gorgeous as do the bees and butterflies.
I’m also seeing a lot of peacocks, talking of which, I heard Peanut honking in the garden early one morning, thankfully, she quickly returned home.
This double rainbow was just stunning, it hung around for ages, and seemed to capture the torrential rain that kicked in minutes later.
The greenhouse is full of cabbage white cocoons now, I am enjoying following their progress. I also spotted a silver Y moth sharing a leaf with one of them.
My beef tomatoes are a delicious red and taste even better than they look.
I planted a few bits of ginger root so was thrilled when they finally sprouted. I’ve never grown ginger before so I’m looking forward to seeing it mature.
I was followed through the dunes by a sweet white horse, note to self, take a carrot next time!
The cabbage white butterflies are even mating in the greenhouse now!
And finally…
I’m loving daughter’s new look.
And, I’m delighted to be minding Littl’urchin again. I must say though, that a mobile toddler is a force to be reckoned with!
The joys of painting…the child went home red, blue and yellow, and copious amounts of paint were consumed!
Until next time, stay safe guys.
What a daybrightener! Just what I needed.
Thanks Sheryl. xxx
A lovely post as usual….and very special because of Little Urchin. Wonderful to see her painting:). It’s wonderfully cool this bank holiday weekend…and very autumnal.
Happy painting and love to you and all the animals…Janet XXX
Thanks Janet, it is lovely having Littl’urchin again, what strange times we live in…happy painting and love to you too.xxx
I would love to walk in a field of Himalayan balsam everywhere. With a rainbow in the sky. Thanks for taking me along.
Amalia
xo
Thanks Amalia, that almost sounds like a poem of yours with a creation not far behind.xxx
Congratulations on the ginger ! it looks great .. the sweet white pony .. yup, you have to remember a carrot for it.THAT RAINBOW !!! spectacular, did it shake out any “luck” for you? LOL .. I had to ask , haha.
Younglings … perpetual motion and chatter .. you have to double up on your vitamins and sleep, before you are put to the test again ? … but hey, passing them off back to mum is a benefit that can’t be over looked either .. haha
I have to giggle every time you mention Peanut .. now that is a force to contend with ? 😉
I was delighted to see the ginger grow from chopped up supermarket pieces. Oh, I hope that rainbow brought a little luck for everyone around here struggling with the virus! Toddlers are one thing, peahens are another… I’ll go with a toddler!! Thanks Joy.xxx
How gorgeous is that field in bloom. Must’ve been abuzz with activity, too.
Your red tomato is startlingly red. What a fantastic color. I attempted tomatoes again this year and the plant just didn’t thrive at all 🙁 Will have to hang out in yours one season and see how tomatoes are properly grown!
Your girls have such sweet curls. Hugs to all of you.
Oh, tomatoes are treacherous plants, one year they thrive outdoors, the next they barely produce. I think heat is a factor, our weather has been up and down so not a great year for UK tomato growers. Love and hugs to you gals and the kitties.xxx
Keep those white butterflies off you brassicas. The moth had the right idea. Th balsam does look beautiful but can be a problem can’t it?
I do net my brassicas, these were the overflow waiting in the greenhouse, sadly, I had to leave the doors open due to the heat, so in they flew. I’m enjoying the cocoons though. Yes, I’ve noticed the increase in the balsam each year, it must be pushing native wildflowers out now. Thankfully, pollinators love it.xxx
So happy to hear that you are able to spend time with your grand-daughter, I know how much you have missed that. Enjoy these precious moments with her.
Thanks Sustainablemum. I certainly will, I just worry how long it will last, who knows what’s around the corner.xxx
What a beautiful capture of the rainbow!
Love your daughter’s beautiful hair do!
Wish I could taste that tomato! Your ginger plant is looking happy!
Always love to hear about Peacock and all other stories that you shared. Happy for you to be able to play with Littl’urchin again!
Thanks Jade, I do love a double rainbow, it signifies double luck. It is lovely having Littl’urchin around again, these times make everything so unnatural. xxx
Amazing to see fields full of pretty flowers, all growing wild…can’t even imagine that in Australia! Your beef tomato looks very tasty, you’ve had a good Vegetable crop this year. ..our summer veg was ruined by the smoke from bushfires.
Isn’t it lovely to be able to spend time doing fun stuff with grandchildren? I know what you mean about two year olds though … very tricky sometimes! 🤞😍
My daughter is due to have her second baby in early September…exciting times.
Thanks Gerrie. We have so many wildflowers that grow along the edges of fields and country lanes, some native, some not. Oh, what a shame about your veggies, fires are becoming more dangerous now aren’t they, we’ll all have to do our bit to help reverse climate change. Oh, can’t wait to hear about your second grand, such exciting times for you all!!!xxx
Great post and images. You must be heading for autumn now.
Thanks Peter, yes, autumn is kicking in. Hope you get a good spring.xxx
Stunning set of pictures…where to start!
The double rainbow is spectacular.
Daughter’s, hair….I wasn’t sure if it was shorn or still Hollywood beauty. Loved munchkin with her tambourine .
Your plants are really loving their environments. What a great set of bugs you’ve pictured.
You even recognise a Peanut honk as opposed to a honk from any other Peacock. That’s saying something. Definitely ‘mother’ love.
Y’all take care now. xxxx
Oh, I’d know a Peanut honk from a mile away!!! Once heard, never forgotten, now you mention it, I noticed peacocks/hens all have different dulcet tones. They seem to be everywhere now, not a good thing if they cross the dual carriageway. Thanks Menhir.xxxx
I wonder: what the heck did I wrong not being able to make ginger sprout!
As you put it, it just seems so easy 🙂
Maybe is because of the earth: I used half sand and half regular soil… and you? Any secret to share?
Woow, lovely Peanut… I would miss her knowing she’s gone forever. Yesterday was my mom 87th birthday… and a lady brought me a earth turtle she found somewhere in the middle of a path. Now we hav “Aki” with us, prapared some poster to stick here around and see if someone is missing her. It could be that turists left her about just to get rid of her since she is missing her little right rear foot. My brother knows very much about turtles since he’s having them from eggs (a long story: Kika is about 100 years old, Pucecchino around 40 and they had already several “kids” right now are 17 from 1 to 2 years old babies, and all of them live at my family home in Orselina).
Will see how the story ends… and I just wanted to get two chickens for organic eggs to “feed” my son and daughter 🙂
Beauty heaven! Hugs and kisses :-)c
I just looked for areas of growth/nodes and chopped those bits off and planted them in a mixture of top soil and compost. They did take their time growing, about six weeks to shoot, but now they are flying up. They’ll have to stay in the greenhouse though.
How lovely to hear you’ve rescued a turtle, your brother sounds like an animal whisperer!!! How I’d love to see his crew!!! Good luck with your chickens, looking forward to hearing more. Love and hugs to all.xxxx
So much to admire here Dina. The microherbs are something I would like to grow. We went to the garden centre today for the first time now we’re able to get out and about. I headed for the sale stand and found some bargain plants for Autumn flowering. Mr P went for the veg seeds. Daughter and I will share the Spring bulbs and divide another plant we chose. Your daughter’s hair looks pretty. So good to be involved with the little one’s care although it must keep you on your toes. The double rainbow is special. Love, Linda. xx
Thanks Linda, it’s so easy to grow microgreens, it’s also a great way to use up old seed as most come up. They can be grown all year round indoors too. How lovely that you finally got to visit a garden center, I did too, there wasn’t much there but I did get some of the more unusual herb seeds and some winter onion sets. Hugs. xxx
Aww… you are so right, a mobile toddler is a full-time job and then some! I bet she had a lovely time, although you were possibly clearing up for a while afterwards.
I love all your healthy sturdy plants! xx
Lol, how true Gill, the clear up takes hours once the paint makes an appearance, but then messy meals are the same, especially when all the food is tossed to the dogs! xxx
Such a lovely post.
That double rainbow is stunning, your beef tomatoes sound and look delicious and Littl’urchin an absolute delight 🙂
Enjoy these last days of August.
Stay safe and well.
All the best Jan
Thanks Jan, Littl’urchin is growing up so fast, you know all about that!xxx
Such gorgeousness all around you!I can see the lovely almost-autumn landscape and feel like I’m right beside you and smelling all the sun-warmed blooms and earth. Yum!
I’m loving all the moths around, too, and none have done much damage to our veggies.
Daughter’s hair is darling! And, oh, what happy days with granddaughter…I’m guessing you’re sleeping well? Yikes! But what important, lovely memories you’re sharing. 🙂
Be safe and well, and thank you for this glorious post. xoxoxo
Thanks Kitty, how lovely it would be if you were beside me….one day, hopefully. Daughter’s hair is lovely isn’t it, I love the icy blue. Chasing toddlers sure burns the calories, no wonder daughter is like a bone. Love and hugs to all.xxxx
A lovely upbeat post and good pictures. That’s an impressive looking tomato.
Thanks, and you too. xx
Thanks Flighty, those beef tomatoes were delicious, shame there wasn’t a glut of them.xxx
You’ll need eyes in the back of your head now the little one is mobile, haha. Glad to hear that Peanut knows where her home is now, though I think she’s probably going to pay you lots of little visits, you must make her too welcome. You must be the only gardener happy to have a new generation of Cabbage Whites in their greenhouse. They do say live and let live.
Goodness, yes! Multiple pair of eyes and arms are required as well as speed! I’m not exactly happy to have the cabbage whites, I’m just hopeless at killing things. I am enjoying the cocoons though. Thanks Jo.xxx