I love seeing the blue sky through bright green leaves.
I bought some lovely copper labels for the trough near the kitchen where I grow edibles, flowers as well as herbs.
There’s a birthday tomorrow at Community Roots so I have made a Sticky Ginger Cake which I know is the birthday person’s favourite.
Happy Summer Solstice to all my Dear Readers.
I made a favourite breakfast of Blueberry Pancakes with creme fraiche and maple syrup for my lovely Mr S.
Our eldest daughter came for the day and we had a delicious lunch in the Redruth Buttermarket in bright sunshine and with colourful hanging baskets and bunting blowing in the breeze. The excellent kitchens allow for each of us to choose – burger, foccacia, pad thai.
Later we had a rather warm walk down to the beach at Trelissick. All in all, a delightful happy day.
Walking down to the beach
Looking out over Channal Creek
Rock Samphire
Walking back up with the house in view.
And of course, my own lovely Dad is also in my mind today, especially as we enjoy Trelissick which Mum and Dad both loved too.
The vibrant orange of the pollen collected by this bee contrasts so beautifully with the purpley blue of the flower.
It’s World Refugee Day today……….
……. and I give you here the remarkable poem by Brian Bilston who in the past has given me permission to post his poems here for you. Read it down and then read it from the bottom upwards – even more appropriate today than when it was first written.
We hear that there is a heatwave in the South East of the UK but here in the South West we have had grey, mizzly skies for days and the forecast is for more. The resulting raindrops clinging to petals make for beautiful pictures. 
I would not describe myself as a dog lover though I do enjoy watching them playing on the beach and friends have had a dog that I did love. This poem by Mary Oliver, “The Sweetness of Dogs”, reminds me of lovely Kaja and how she loved her people. The whole poem is so full of the beauty of the moon, of gentleness and shared love.
Early morning mist down the Penryn River as I waited to go into the Zed Shed for this morning’s sing.
The greens are back across the river. I love the view of the trees over the river as the seasons change.
Colourful vertical garden on a houseboat moored by Muddy Beach cafe.
We had a delightful breakfast with friends this morning, chatting, laughing and of course eating a delicious meal over more than two hours. On the way out I noticed the bistro window and was very taken with the illustration so carefully painted there.
My best book buddy lent me a book on Saturday and I have read it in two sittings. As it says on the back, “This is a gentle and welcome reminder that no matter what your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead and pleasures to be enjoyed every day.” That’s what this blog is all about, of course, and I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I have already read Margareta Magnusson’s The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a practical and wise guide to clearing out the clutter so that your family don’t have to do it later. 
Walking home from a film showing this evening, we came up Church Lane and loved the tunnel of greenery that we walked through.
At Roots today there were lots of little fungi. I’ve tried to identify it but havent managed to.
There were lots of jobs today and 35 volunteers so everything got done! 
The fennel had been harvested and someone had put a marigold on the pale stems and green fronds which was a lovely colour mix.
A precious bud indeed, the only one to survive the wild rain and wind.
It’s so pleasing to see the pollinators at our flowers..
We have a lovely pottery in town where there are pots to buy and lessons to be had, I’m tempted. 
I took this photo yesterday for the words and double meaning and then was rather pleased with the reflection.
Loving this clematis climbing up the fir tree.
The lavenders are looking good and contrast so well with the orange of the Californian Poppies.
Two celebrations in Redruth today – Murdoch Day ( a celebration honouring the legacy of William Murdoch, the pioneer behind the use of coal gas in lighting) and Redruth Pride and the town has been buzzing with the parade, activities, live music on various stages and lots of market stalls. The sun shone too which is such a bonus. Enjoy the gallery and click on any photo for the caption and more detail.
Wonderful display outside our greengrocery/ butchery and deli shop
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