Drought and heatwaves (currently the 5th this summer) have rather devasted the garden, lots of disappointments.
So I am extra glad I potted up more planters this year… OK watering is a task but the rewards have been some isolated islands of colour in an increasingly brown garden…. from BIG and blousy Stargazer Lily (above)
To the the more Exotic Mexican Shell Flower,
not forgetting the diminutive pale Geranium.
Stay cool if you are in a heatwave locations, take care in wildfire areas… and as always….
Please Remember ….
Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other
12th August
(C) David Oakes 2026
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Those flowers are beautiful! I’ve always found planting in pots works best for me. Hope your weather improves.
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To think we are wanting rain…
.in the summer 🤣
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Meanwhile, over here we are drowning in rainy weather and grass and flowers are growing like crazy. It’s so damp in our hilly yard, which normally in summer has several brown areas, that there are big toadstools growing!
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UK summer and wanting rain…..😅🤣😂
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I’d send you some of ours if I could! 😉
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the weather has been so extreme this summer, it takes its toll
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