Studies in red and green . . .

. . . our first efforts at growing chard. Is it meant to shoot up like this? There never seemed to be enough pickable leaves on it to make a decent helping. But it is very sculptural! Flowers are simpler ... last year's birthday present survives. This year's geraniums . . .

. . . and the poppies have x3 more flowers this year.

Chard detail - looks like something from the jungle.

I shall enjoy studying these . . .

. . . and these . . .

. . . not to mention these . . .