The Fortnight Garden in mid-June is rather jungly. I tell myself it is too dense to ‘garden’ and now is the time to sit back and enjoy the profusion, particularly in the warmer evenings. However, it is some time since I have contributed to Six on Saturday so here we go.
Overview
Following Jim’s example this week I am starting with an overview from the front door on a rather dull morning.
White moments
And then I thought I would share little moments in the garden, sights that change quickly and may not be here next time. At the moment the scent of the philadelphus is absolutely wonderful – intense and sweet. It stands next to a variegated dogwood and nearby is one of the self-seeded ox-eye daisies which are springing up. A few have emigrated to The Pavement Garden in London!
Pink moments
Peony Bowl of Beauty – I don’t really need to say more.
Fruity moments
The plum crop is going to be very small – not sure why, and even the pears are holding back this year. The quinces, however, seem to be promising a bumper crop! Yet more quince jelly and membrillo.
Bees!
The nepeta is full of busy bees as is the knautia which is just starting to flower, and with the lavender to come they should be happy.
Wow moment
I found a small bee orchid in the lawn!
And that is The Fortnight Garden in mid-June – I hope Headman Jim will be happy!
What a wonderful view from your front door. Over the years I have tried to have a white garden but always get tempted away from completing it by the draw of other plants and flowers, whohse colours I love.
Thank you for visiting! Yes, I agree, I love colour too much to focus on just one shade!
Definitely a “wow!” moment: a bee orchid – that’s amazing!
Thanks for visiting – and yes, amazing! It may not reappear next year, they are quite fickle
Just wow! Love the white garden.
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