I went up to Roots this afternoon to collect a veg bag that had been left behind by a subscriber who has gone on holiday and what a treat! Tomatoes, aubergine, courgette – all destined for a ratatouille tomorrow – as well as squash, chilli, two kind of beans, carrots, lettuce and some mushrooms.
We ate the pattypan squash for tea!
There was no-one else there so I took a gentle walk around the garden hearing nothing but bird song and bees and took photos of lots of the flowers planted to help the pollinators.
I tried to catch a bee on a flower but they were too busy buzzing from one to the next. I wanted a photo to accompany Kim Ridgeon’s delightful poem but it is already illustrated so here’s the poem with thanks to Kim for letting me share it with you all. 
Awakening Wonders
August 25, 2025 at 7:16 pm
Harvest bounty at its best!
mybeautfulthings
August 26, 2025 at 8:43 pm
Absolutely, all grown without any pesticides, just with love and care. 🙂
utesmile
August 25, 2025 at 7:01 pm
Wonderful pictures, beautiful flowers.
mybeautfulthings
August 28, 2025 at 6:41 pm
All very photogenic! 🙂
nrhatch
August 25, 2025 at 12:30 pm
What a haul! Enjoy eating that rainbow of food.
mybeautfulthings
August 26, 2025 at 8:45 pm
A rainbow indeed and absolutely delicious. 🙂
Brenda Kimmins
August 24, 2025 at 7:04 pm
Wow what a colourful abundance 👏
mybeautfulthings
August 24, 2025 at 7:12 pm
Yes – and if we hadn’t eaten the patty pan squash before I thought to take the photo it would have been even more colourful! 🙂