The Garden -- Susan Price

 

 

The hosta that grows in a pot near my kitchen door. The pink petals have fallen from the climbing rose above.

I was told that hostas grow best in damp, shady places and don't like growing in pots. I suspect I was told wrong because this hosta is living its best life-- in a pot, in the sunniest, warmest spot in my garden.

 It's starting shooting up arcs of delicate, bell-shaped, lavender coloured flowers.

 Another view of my garden in all its scruffyness. Seed trays piled on the bench. A watering bucket making the place look untidy. 

 This peaony -- paeony -- peony is called 'Bowl of Beauty.' No argument from me. And it's a sight easier to spell than 'peony'. 

 The herb trough - marjoram, thyme, sage -- and a tiny olive tree poking up at far right. It is now covered in miniscule yellow flowers.

 The yellow flag in the pond.

 The roses, hanging in swags from their broken arch.

Light through hazel leaves, and the roses...

Writing? I got no time for writing...

 

Susan Price is the writer of

The Ghost Drum and

The Sterkarm Handshake 

Her website is here.