I have been cutting my first bunches of sweet peas from the garden, their beautiful scent always reminds me of warm summer days. We’ve grown them in our containers this year, since the garden is largely devoted to producing edibles. They’re rather a strange sight as they tower above hanging baskets and trail alongside planters…..

My latest embroidery is finished, sadly we can’t enjoy the fresh smell of summer air on our laundry today, the weather is wet and cold.