Jimmy In Mind

# 1422# 1421Two of the same bumblebee (Possibly a queen Bombus lapidarius, maybe) that I found sunning itself on the showy stonecrop (Sedum matrona) this morning. I'm not sure if Highlands Jimmy still follows the blog (I fear his patience with me finally gave out) but I'd still like to dedicate them to him as a little way of saying thanks for all the great comments he contributed along the way.

# 1420I decided to try the leftover three year old phacelia seeds broadcast over the top end of veg bed four. Let's see.. maybe something I'll try elsewhere?

# 1419One I've not yet mentioned (Maybe wisely) as its a 'guilty pleasure'. Snow-in-summer (Cerastium tomentosum) is one of those seemingly universal 'hate plants' due to its over-familiarity and invasive reputation. I remember it though with great fondness from my childhood. I just couldn't resist it :)

# 1418I seem to have stolen a march on the spuds this year - if only we don't get a late frost! The first earlies seen here are 'Maris Bard'.

# 1417The 'Red Sun' shallots are also coming on nicely.

# 1416Past it's best, maybe, but still looking good, the purple-leaved dog-violet (Viola riviniana 'Purpurea Group') near the gate-end of the border herb and insect-attracting flower L-bed.

Total Allotment Time: 3 & 1/4 hrs.
Principle Tasks: Weeding :)

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