Summer came back..

Wow - what a productive day! Well done you . . . and yes, wasn't it great to see the sunshine. Since you ask, I've noticed a lack of wasps here too . . . usually nearly every plum has been spoilt by them, but this year they've been left whole :)

One wasp here, he was so drunk on the apples he couldn't fly away.......

Your roses look lovely Lincs some would say "its about time....."

Our bit if excitement was that for weeks now a mallard has been sitting on eggs near the house (in my trough of hardy geranium)
well early yesterday morning one by one these little ducklings floated down on to the lawn.... eleven in all.......she rounded them up and slowly they walked down to the big pond......they're well hidden now

Your dogs look as if they are plotting another way to get in......or how to get you out. :0)

and Caspar looks for all the world like the sphinx guarding the gateway!

I think the wasps all decided to come to Spain for a holiday! We've got swarms of them - far more than in recent years.

I think Caspar is instructing the dogs on how to deal with that gate - he looks so inscrutable!

I'm pleased you were able to make the most of it Sue. I had to go somewhere yesterday, and this morning we're back to mist and drizzle lol ...
Your roses are beautiful, and your Hibiscus has woken up like mine. I thought I wouldn't see any flowers on it this year.
You've got loads of apples. It seems to be a good year for them.
Four happy friends in the last photo :o))

Lovely blog - thank you. The garden is looking good still and lots of colourful plants there. I have only seen one wasp so far, bet they are about later this year though. I had to laugh about the apple tree I too have one that is so tall I cannot reach the fruits. lol. eh ho I shall wait till they drop and then we shall have apple sauce and pies. lol.

Goodness...where do you get your energy Lincs....Great days work....I love the pic of your animals.....Casper is just gorgeous...:>)

The day was indeed a gift , Links , you must be achey after such endeavour !
Garden looking good though ; I'm looking forward to the annual tussle with the apples , jelly , chutney or just to freeze some stewed , or a bit of everything !

Yesterday was a lovely day - great that you made the most of it. Your roses and hibiscus look fantastic and well worth the wait. I hadn't really thought about it before, but since you mention it, where are the wasps? Not that I really miss them (tho' I did read that they do some important job in the garden) and it's certainly safer picking the plums this year. What I have noticed over the last few days is the sudden increase in the number of butterflies and moths about. Lovely to see them again after a distinct period of absence.

Isn't it just, Tuesdaybear?! A Red Admiral yesterday - three cheers :)

yes, I've noticed a lack of wasps and also I also haven't seen any hoverflies, usually there are loads over the lobelia, but not this year. Have seen bees though, and a couple of butterflies mainly cabbage whites though.

Well aren't we lucky here with the fantastic weather. I must have brought it back from Ireland! Loved your blog. I have a lot of climbers that seem to prefer the view next door, but in my case its just allotments! Lets hope this lasts! The weather I mean! Lol.

Thanks all, its been lovely all week although not as hot as Monday, typical isn`t it all children back to school and the weather turns nice, I have been busy painting again, this decorating and suchlike is taking ages and to be honest I`m fedup with it, much sooner turn the compost,lol....

They say the weather is changing on Monday - sorry to drag down this positive thread :(

They don't always get it right, but just in case, we need to make the most of it while we can - housework's on hold!