Summer at last

Summer has arrived at last. Another warm, sunny day and a leisurely walk to the garden centre to buy some plants and have  cuppa.

The rape seed is blooming a bit later than usual but is glorious and colourful

The hedgerows are full of hawthorn blossom which has always been one of my favourites.

I feel so much better with a bit of sun and all this beauty around me.

I've even managed to catch up in the garden and have planted up most of my pots now.

The lilac in the garden is coming into flower and the scent is heady and strong - lovely.

The clematis is in full bloom and there is a fence full of it outside the kitchen - lovely to look at while washing the dishes. It always cheers me up.