The Lavender is ready to harvest...
I snipped a few stems off the plant and made some fragrant sachets.
This job takes a while to do...
patience is required to remove the buds and so I brew a big pot of tea
sit myself in a comfy chair on the front porch and get stuck in.
I love the scent of lavender and the sachets are useful in the drawers...
where I store lingerie, sweaters and nightgowns.
I found these wee gauze bags at the local Dollar Store.
I reuse them from year to year.
Yellow rose at the back is Climbing Graham Thomas...
the pink one closest is Strawberry Hill.
These two are out back by the greenhouse and the work area...
both are happy and have oodles of blooms and they are both very fragrant.
Strawberry Hill has deep cups with frilly petals.
Here's a closer look at Graham Thomas...
bold yellow blooms.
I love to look at the cheerful lush display when I am out in the garden working.
It feels like these jobs are so worth it,
a reward for our efforts when we get these rather stunning displays.
This lovely iris bloom is only one of many on the plant...
it is a newer plant in The Humble Bungalow Garden.
Another bright colour and the wee yellow stripe in the middle of the petals
makes for a wonderful bold contrast.
Iced Latte...
a refreshing choice for a hot afternoon by the pool.
I loved this fun and fantastical book by Jess Kidd.
Her books are new to me, and they are a wee bit different than my usual books.
They are FUN and the mystery gets solved in the end...
a wild ride to get to the past page but ever so entertaining.
Mr HB and I play crib at the cottage...
he wins almost ALL THE TIME!
~ Beach walks and Sea Glass ~
The weather was lovely when we were at Quarterdeck Cottage...
sunny and warm, pools were open and water was perfect.
I need a new swimsuit...and I am going to go shopping these next few weeks.
My older black suit is 4 or 5 years old and is definitely needing to be retired!!
Canada Day...July 1st
Beaver Chairs at Roseland Park.
Knitting on the Miriam Sweater
using the vintage Baycrest Aran Yarn.
(darling daughter found at a local thrift shop)
Loved Jess Kidd's other book and saw this at the Pender Island Bookshop...
read it in 2 days...such a wild romp and lovely quirky characters.
Climbing Royal Sunset Rose
a bowlful of petals...
Made some rosewater face spray...
easy and a lovely way to use up petals.
Roses are definitely my muse...
love them in the garden, love them in bouquets.
Do you grow roses?
I've had a molar crack and half of it fell apart...
I think I actually ate it :-((
I thought my burger had a crunchy bite, then I realized that my tooth was rough!
So I am booked in to see my dentist...
a crown perhaps?
Oh well at 70 one must expect these things...
We are watching Outrageous on Britbox...
it is about the Mitford sisters.
I read the book years ago and the series is staying very close to the book.
The scenes are lush and the locations and houses are fabulous.
I adore the fashions and am eager to watch each and every episode.
Are you watching a great period drama?
The trailer for Downton Abbey is out...it's a MUST SEE for me.
How about you?
Now to this next book...
another grand story is unfolding and turns out it is a real page turner.
Well that's about it for now...
lots to do here in The Humble Bungalow Garden.
Playing Catch up after our time away...
Thank you for popping by and checking out my little blog...
until next time.
~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
