August rain

It has been wonderful not having to water the garden so much for the past few weeks.   The garden is looking surprisingly green - even the grass is growing although I haven't had to cut it for a month or so.   Not a lot of colour so I am glad I put some fuchsias in pots.
Spent some time clearing and pruning - including completely cutting back the jasmine on the fence at the bottom of the garden.   It has gone bonkers - much bigger than I'd imagined, as my neighbours keep reminding me by hacking the flowering tips off and throwing them back.   Must find something a little less rampant to replace it with.   What a pity.
The dahlias are still growing slowly but buds are forming and I am letting them develop now.   Quite a few that were left in the ground have come up from last year and seem to be at about the same stage as this years new plants.   I bought one new one today - orange.  I am just hoping the colours are not going to clash.

Just beginning to rain....