Flowers

My sunflowers are just coming out.

Despite having been battered by storms in May/June which has left their leaves a bit marked.

The garden is giving us 3 or 4 vases of "free"  cut flowers every few days. They are not lasting long due to the heat but we have had a nice display on the fire hearth in the lounge.  This is the only space in the house out of the direct sun which means they last slightly longer than on window ledges.

I love flowers that appear free in the garden. Lots of red poppies have appeared also these lovely double type.

I had just cycled home from the village the other day and told my husband about a garden full of Canterbury bells I had just seen when later I found a plant under a bush. Small and a bit weedy but I shall encourage it!