The garden has been a “happy place” this spring and early summer.  Somewhere where we can enjoy colours, scents and the promise of harvests and chat (at distance) to the neighbours over the fence.

Spring bulbs and the bursting buds of the Acer were best observed from indoors.

Acer bed 6 April

However, as the weather stayed warm and dry, the plants grew and outdoors was the place to be.  We wanted the garden to have different viewing points, from indoors and outdoors.

From the patio doors 24 May

One important spot is the garden bench, which is sited right next to the rose bed.

From the garden bench 29 May

Rose bed 29 May

Another is the view from the bedroom window as this is the first sight of the garden in the morning.

Back Garden 21 May