my garden this evening...

It has been a long, hot and busy summer and I have neglected many things

friends, family,

my garden....

Yet they are forgiving

I have not spent time or money on my garden this summer but it has still surprised,

rewarded and given me so much pleasure

by growing abundantly, not asking for much

and being there for me when I needed it most

Just like the special people in my life

who understand and

who don't ask for much

and are there when I need them most

.........

These are not the clearest or the best pictures I have ever taken 

but I thought I would share 

 the Plectranthus which are in full bloom, many with scorched leaves but still flowering proudly

 the "Ice Cream Bushes" which are popping up on the other side of the wall and in the grass

a surprising burst of colour in my monochrome or two coloured world - not supposed to be there and last year would have been removed to the "naughty corner" for plants which were not white or purple, but for now I am thoroughly enjoying the defiance of  the vivid orange bloom 

 dusk and our amazing mountain silhouetted through the silky oak leaves

It was a wonderful evening in my garden tonight

with time to slow down, take stock and be grateful for the important things in life....

family, friends, health and the incredible beauty of the world from my doorstep