DAVID OAKES – IMAGES.

Dawn and sun catching the Lavender as its starts to flower.

Another day of temperatures that are breaking records across the UK. 33c and rising may not be exceptional for those in other climates, but for us, together with high humidity, it is having an effect on our daily lives.

I am lucky in not having to venture far. It is times like this that the garden becomes a saviour… somewhere just to potter, wander aimlessly and forget the chores…. but it is the shade that beckons….and yep, I am feeling lazy.

So here is a virtual tour of some of the plants that are enjoying the summer sun. The spring flowers gone and the summer friends now breaking out into colour and new growth. I should add that this is not a gardeners garden but my garden, what grows grows, even if some plants have a dubious history… as for labels forget and untidy areas welcomed :-).