More on the garden

Each year we've got better with our tomato and aubergine stakes. We take note of what our neighbours do and consider which configuration of bamboo stems works best - triangles or squares. This year we were organised enough to actually put the frame in before planting (yes, we know that's the obvious thing to do) and we've gone for the square-frame option. We think we've cracked it this time, but the proof will be: a) staying put in a strong wind and, b) holding the plants up.

We planted irises under the ginko tree, a flower which grows wild here and is very much a symbol of spring. In future the growth will become more dense and the flowering more prolific. They're a bit late flowering but here they are:

And here's the first cut of the Sweet Pea. The perfume is wonderful. We have other colours starting to come out too: