Garden in July

I know. You're looking and you're thinking it's Andalucia, but it's not. It's our little bit of heaven in an outer London borough.

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Anonymous said…
Do they have hostas in Andalucia? It would look more like Andalucia if there were loads of pelargoniums.
2:51 PM
Steve said…
I've just spent 10 minutes looking for Alan Titchmarsh...
7:22 AM
Glenda Young said…
Yes, very true about the hostas not being pelargoniums. They're a special hosta suited to the um, Southern Spanish landscape.
8:54 PM
Old Cheeser said…
I want a garden!! I WANT A GARDEN!!

Damn it, the next place me and my hubbie buy must have one...but with this damn recession it's going to be a while before we move....

Can I come round and sit in yours, please Nora? (Garden that is)
7:14 PM
Glenda Young said…
You can come and sit in me garden any time just as long as you don't squash me aspidistra.
3:55 PM
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