Back in Somerset for a few days to do some work on the neglected garden! Despite the plethora of ground elder and bindweed there were some good bits.

The honeysuckle over the arch , Graham Thomas I think ha gone flower crazy this year. It’s a beautifully scented plant and is a real attraction to the bees. I hate to dodge them as I ventured through.

The garden ha always done well with Astrantia. I’m not sure which one this is. I know I have bought astrantia shaggy but that is all white.

The Cornus is another one that has gone mad. It’s a pretty large specimen and is a great addition to the garden.

Another Astrantia. Could be ruby wedding or Hadspen blood. Whatever it is it’s lovely.

I pruned the roses after leaving it to late last year as we were away. They have responded well. Those pruned hard have come back and have plenty of buds. This is a climber hidden under a clematis!

I’ve never been too successful with clematis. But this one has proved to be a winner.