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Sunday June 11, 2006
Roses round the door...
Several barbecues later, and another sweltering day in the garden.
But what a lovely garden it is....
Not that I am in any way responsible for the amazing variety and quality of plants that keep springing up in unexpected places - that was the previous owners - but they were fond of roses - and, apart from apparently being Britain's favourite bloom, ( BBC - Gardening - Flower shows - Nations Favourite Flower), roses seem to be very tolerant and rewarding plants despite the traditional view of the fussy tea rose.
Here is but one of the splendid rose bushes, frantically blooming beside
the front door. Every summer it is intent on covering the window (not
ideal as the interior is already quite dark) and every spring we cut it
back to within an inch of its life - but then off it goes again.....
.... and here are examples of the flowers in more unexpected places.
Finally, I am pleased to report the little cat has clearly had her kittens but she is keeping them somewhere secret - not in our barn which seemed to be the usual place. This has meant she has turned up for food morning and evening, but been absent in the day (and night) - hopefully feeding them. Here she is, cooling off, and taking a break from the kids. I understand she plans to get her normal figure back (spherical) by helping in the garden.
Posted by Christina at 8:13 PM. Category: France
