Damsel Fly.

Went out to dead head the Thumbelina's and this specimen was casually hanging around..nearly broke my neck going back upstairs to fetch the camera.

Passion Flower.

Another near disaster due to my fussiness!
I cut this plant back SO drastic due to the winter damage that i though it had gone forever.
She sprung back to life and is growing well thankfully

Baby Bananas

Young suckers that grew from the 8 foot mother plant...the hardy Musa Basjoo.
I'm ashamed to say that last winter i broke the fundamental rule and did not protect her during the winter.
Got cocky and thought my micro climate would do the job. Wrong..i lost all of it but found a shoot underground which i am now treating with extreme care!

Sweet Pea Pod.

Sweet Peas were disappointing but i have a few seeds to try again next year.

Red Lily Beetle.

The downside to growing Lily plants..the equally stunning insect that devours a plant in days.
With no natural predator in the UK, the only alternative is to crush them and i feel terribly guilty every time!

Stargazer Lily.

The stunning Stargazer Lily...so fragrant and colourful. At the height of Summer it's scent fills my garden.

Backyard Cricket.

My other passion is cricket so don't be surprised to see the odd photo pop up here and there.
Here's a cricket of the 'nature' kind on a Gladiolous leaf..i think he actually posed for the shot!

Yucca Bud's Popping.

Here is a shot of my first time flowering Yucca plant.

The buds have been on show for about 3 weeks and two days ago they began to open up. She has been growing quietly for about 6 years so i was thrilled to see this beautiful new stage.