I love waking up to sunshine

                                                                 AGAIN!

ANOTHER SUNNY WEEKEND - WE HAVE A SUMMER!

RHS Hampton Court Flower Show - 10 July 2013

 A sunny day for the RHS Hampton Court Flower Show. How many times have I been when it rained and it was muddy and wet - but this year hurrah sunshine!

 

 Here's some photos I took of my day

Gorgeous lavender

Ruthie at the agapanthus stand

Stunning orchids

Me!!

Interesting presentation of strawberries - on the Waitrose NFU stand in the amazing Floral Marquee

Giant Moth in the Butterfly House

Show garden - looking very inviting

Concept garden - me neither?

Another concept? Check out the gas mask - why? Not sure!

Beautiful Macmillan Rose - must buy one.

Would love one of these for the summer!

Alliums and more alliums

Pretty planting

unusual colour rose

Tiring but fabulous day with Ruthie -  thanks for thinking of going!

Everyone we met and saw were in a very good smiley mood - this quote sums it up - all you have to do is add sunshine for a perfect mix.

A beautiful English Country Garden I visited

Look at these two You Tube links below of a beautiful summer garden that I was so lucky to visit recently. It was absolutely stunning.

 Thank you Sara for taking me there and Wendy for you inspirational garden.

 Link 1

Link 2

Turmeric- Nature’s Chemotherapy

Turmeric is the bright yellow powder, which is a powerful medicine that’s been used in China and India as cures for a number of diseases and illnesses. It’s a staple food amongst Asian countries, and is a key ingredient in some Indian and Pakistani curries. The health benefits of turmeric lie in an active ingredient called curcumin, which gives it its yellow colour, therapeutic benefits and flavour. If you don't like curry then you can get a supplement curcumin at your health food shop or on line.

Here's a great article on the benefits of including turmeric in your diet. It’s a natural anti-inflammatory that not only works as well as anti-inflammatory drugs, but also has no side effects!

Dream Big and Be Happy - could'nt put it better myself.

June - a month in pictures

It is July already!
How did that happen?
I have had a busy month and this is how it looked. As you can see, very social it was too.

A holiday in France

Lunch in France with Colin Claire Chris & Hilary

Chris and me in the square at Uzes

Happy Birthday dessert! A rare treat and it was delicious.

A Boules game at Jean Mi  and Lillian's, the Brits lost

Gnomes - very rude and very expensive ones too.

Chris and me in Uzes

Another birthday treat at the Oxo Tower

My lovely modern family at the Oxo Tower

A weekend in the New Forest

Breakfast in the New Forest

Breakfast in Bashley

And of course getting my garden ready for the summer that I hope will eventually arrive.....

Hanging baskets

Newly painted shed.

Sorting out the little courtyard garden I have created

beautiful petunias

And this sums June up - what a wonderful month and one that I really give thanks for being able to experience.