Have not had these before: #Geastrum , a #fungus called #Earthstar . Probably a good sign of a healthy, #biodiverse#garden - always exciting to find something new. Not sure, which variety. Maybe someone can help.
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Last week we were enjoying a few days of sunny, dry, hot and #summery weather. What else can you do but sit lazily in the #shade of a big tree?
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One of the areas of grass, which has not been cut once yet this year, has turned into a #meadow of Lesser or Common #knapweed (Centaurea nigra) and #Yarrow. Both plants are among the top nectar producers, loved by insects and also birds.
Self-seeded Sorrel and planted Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland'. Could not be better if I had planned it. Nature has created a perfect colour scheme again.
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