The early Spring flowers in our garden are pretty much well all past it now. The daffodils finished quite a few weeks ago, and the thunderstorm we had last night has definitely ended the lives of the tulips that had been sharing their splendor with us for the past two to three weeks. The picture above shows the carnage that the heavy rain had left behind this morning. The storm really was a cracker with loads of thunder, lightening and 14 mm or rain in about 2 hours. Thunderstorms in London are rather rare but yesterdays 27 degrees and brilliant sun saw the clouds build up during the day and unleash a little bit of frenzy in the early evening, Still not quite the tropical downpours we expect at home in Australia but still a pretty decent show! Still we needed the rain! If feels as though it has been several weeks since we have had any!
The picture below shows off the tulips when they were felling somewhat better! Worth another look as they really were spectacular. Bulbs are such a great sign that Spring is with us and the daffodils and tulips are such a welcome sight.
Although the poppies are continuing their gradual escape, the first escapee has been halted in it's tracks by the rain from last night as well! Poppies are delicate flowers and the picture below shows off how delicate they can be after having to go through 14 mm of heavy rain
I hope this is not punishment for trying to escape! Below is a picture of the first escapee just after reaching freedom!
As ever, more photos can be seen on my flickr photostream
Next up, when time permits after helping around the house (and helping with Peter!) will be the border hedges first trim of the season! They are getting a little unruly and could do with a good haircut! ;-) They could also do with a feed of fertiliser and are also in need of some TLC as certain sections of the hedges have died out. Glad to say my hedge cuttings are coming along, but more will be required! More on this later.
Have fun
Cheers
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