No, not cricket. The rain (in the form of drizzle, shower, deluge, sunshine & showers) has played havoc with our garden maintenance schedule. What's even more frustrating, as soon as the rain stops, the midges come out — and that's when I go IN!

However, the wet and warmth have favoured the growth of flowers (and weeds), and the latest collection of dahlias has been blooming for several weeks. This mixed arrangement for St Regulus Church features Dahlia 'Jescot Julie' as the start performer.