May Evening

May Evening
Originally uploaded by emagen

I'm really fed-up with this blustery weather. It feels cold although the temperatures are quite reasonable. The garden is taking a battering from the wind and its not comfortable to be out there, particularly in the evening. The pond continually needs leaves and other debris cleared from the surface. Pots get blown over. I want to plant out some of the taller plants but fear they will get damaged by the high winds. I can't even be bothered to walk to the pub (now that's serious!).
But the forecast says it is set to improve and get warmer! Most plants seem to be growing well, there are new shoots of Musa sikkimensis and of Colocasia esculenta. Dahlia 'Bishop of Llandaff' is appearing above ground. The ginger plants are starting to shoot. Wattle - the big goldfish - is eating again. The roses are in bud and . . . . actually all is well.
The photo, taken this evening, shows the garden looking quite lush. The big leaved stuff are yet to make their mark and soon a shot down the length of the garden will not be possible.