It's all about spring! The Botanics are flourishing, though these daffodils are from a week or two ago and have now faded.
There are lots of beautiful rhododendrons now.
Mind you, our garden is also rhododendronous in its modest way.
And in the front, forget-me-nots demonstrate why they're worthy of their name. I sowed some - oh, probably 30 years ago - and they seed themselves all around every year. Some might say too much, but they're easy to pull up when they're finished. Unlike the pesky lily of the valley, which I also planted and which now come up everywhere. Grrr.
On Saturday we walked with the gang in East Lothian, from Gifford.
It was mainly through woods. The weather was perfect for walking: windless, sunny but not too much, mild but not too hot. And the company was great.
Here is George, our horticulturist extraordinaire, telling us about this tree.
It was such a lovely day: 6 very enjoyable miles. And we always end at a cafe.
Big Grandson, the transport enthusiast, always takes photos of buses he's about to board (also other buses) and on Sunday when he did so, the bus driver produced this and gave it to him. He was very pleased! The driver had been carrying it around to give it to a bus fan.
Today's walk for Mr Life and me was in Stockbridge in Edinburgh, where the buildings are not actually at an earthquake angle as you might think from the photo.
It was lovely weather again.
Your garden is looking very lovely, so is the Botanics.
ReplyDeleteAlthough not a fan of daffs, I do do like those white and orange ones. We don't see them much around here--only the completely yellow type. Lovely weather and nothing better than a walk with friends and a cafe afterward. How is your hip feeling?
ReplyDeleteOh, pretty good, thanks.
DeleteIt's so lovely to see the sun after so much rain.
ReplyDeleteYour flower gardens are beautiful. Grape hyacinth plague my garden - I pull out dozens of bulbs every year and yet they always seem to return. Your walks and hikes are inspiring. What a wonderful surprise for your grandson!
ReplyDeleteHe was a happy boy! This is the second time recently a bus driver has been particularly nice to him. They can clearly see he's taking pictures and is interested.
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