Summer around the corner

Summer is well and truly on its way. It is a balmy Sunday night after a hot day and the cicadas are in full tune! 

The garden is really greening up and the bare root roses that I planted only about 6 weeks ago are now in full bloom. That was quick!

It's lovely to be able to pick fresh roses for family and friends. Mum and Dad have the first bunch of this season. The smell is devine. 

The Jacaranda tree in the backyard is also starting to flower... always a signal that end-of-year uni exams are on their way. 

The new house up the back is looking beautiful too. It reminds me of a Cape Cod style home, so I think my 'Cape Cod' (Adirondack) chairs look just right against the fence. The neighbours have planted a row of English Poplars along the fence line which are just starting to pop their heads up... and the Star Jasmine that Mum and Dad planted with the criss-cross wires is flowering. 

Here's to a good week for all :)