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Thanks for the reply Thorneyside. I had crushed a leaf and it has a musty, slightly lemon smell. Not distinctively lemony, as mint is minty. That is what made me wary. But am glad to have your reassurance that it looks like lemon balm.

It looks huge. Lots of blooms....looks happy.

They look just right with the dark red rose behind.

So funny! I actually found a Ladybird crawling up the side of the brown bin ... moved the little one over to the flowers.

I believe it is a henge. Not sure what the difference between a stone circle and a henge is though!

Yes it is.

:o))

Some flowered in their third year, our weather I assume, although Wylie said on one of my previous pics last month that he's had them flower in their first year. I had one flower this year after 18months but that was a one off.

Looks like lemon balm to me. Squeeze a leaf, you'll soon know from the smell.

Love the stone circle.

Is this a sea holly?

Yes, there’s a lot of back drops like this here.

Pretty one

I just saw your blog, I hope you are feeling better.
The flowers are just beautiful. I really love the sweet peas.
What variety are they? What a beautiful garden you have!

Beautiful flowers. Did you grow these from seeds? How long does it take to bloom?

Ladybirds, ladybirds, fly down to Shirley,
her Aphids are making all her leaves go curly.
(Sorry Shirley, the words just came.....but I hope the Ladybirds come and do some good in your garden.)

We've seen more bees this year as well Balcony. Perhaps it's got something to do with the weather.

SOmetimes the wildlife need a helping hand Balcony.

Thanks Shirley, I rescued a white butterfly from the conservatory today, it stayed on my hand for ages then I placed it on the Lavender. Later I went to see it and it climbed back on to my hand and then flew off. I think it needed warming up.

Yes, horrible heat! I stay far away from the low desert this time of year. It’s like being in an oven.

Looks like them..we have plenty here.

Thank you both.

Cute little thing,......she is lucky to have you around.

Well done,she looks cute.

Perfect! You are most welcome.

That's a pretty display

As the ground is so hard i've had to feed her, she's doing well

I think they do look similar Linda. The Barred Owl is little bigger than Tawny Owl. I do not know what is the difference in their habitat .

Yes Linda, and it seemed (from other photos) that the mom gave some water from her mouth to the young one.

Thank-you Shirley tulip! I just looked them up and they have a good selection and they do have
"Northshore Sweet pea". I appreciate the suggestion!

Very striking together.

Perhaps Renee's Garden in Felton, CA 95018 might have some.

$3.99 for 22-27 seeds apparently. Good luck finding some.

Karen, I planted 'Lila Sweetheart' last year, it flowered in September but has been attacked by aphids this year with no buds at all. So disappointing.

Yours looks great.

That's a wonderful thing for you to have done. I found a dead Bee on the patio, then another in a small water dish.

It sure was ... so peaceful, no sounds of traffic or aircraft, bliss!

Lovely ... :o)

Oh yes, smellyvision!!

David, it is 15.10 now, let's see how the site is working!

There are another couple of these yellow ones in bloom now, with many more in other colours, in bud.

My son has lots of Gladioli & I was quite surprised to see that many were already flowering! :)

I can sympathise with your troubles as I have found the same - but, strangely, GoY is quite quick again this Wednesday afternoon! :)

It's nice to look at! Perhaps one day in the future, (not too far away), we may have scent to go with our pictures - wouldn't that be lovely for Thyme? :)

They make a fine show against the twilight sky, Andy! :)

That was good of you, Linda! :)

Thanks, Shirley! :) I'm beginning to notice one or two shoots just forming in the leaf axils.

I also have a Masquerade rose that has several buds that will open during this week. :)

I've yet to see practically any other butterfly than Cabbage Whites & even they are scarce. :(

On the other hand I've seen more bees this year than in many previous years since at least 5 years ago.

Wow that is a beauty!

That's seriously hot!!

How lovely.

Thanks so much Klahanie.

Lindak, I have seen just two Ladybirds in my garden this year, send some down please!