Whilst I'm sure you are right Will to thank the Spring and winter weather
for your great floral bonanza ,I thought the punters out there might be
interested in the following quote from Luke Howards 'Climate of London'
'The clear hot sunshine of the greatest part of this period (June 1818) had
the effect of establishing the summer in our climate in a manner to which we
have long been unaccustomed.The deeper green of the foliage and the richer
colour of many flowers
in particular presented a striking contrast to their appearance during the
last two seasons'.
See,I'm not the only one to appreciate hot summer weather !

RonB
"Will Hand" wrote in message
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Although yesterday 2nd was a grotty day with murky conditions and at times
foggy with visibility below 200 metres, the steady rain was just perfect
for the garden, never too heavy, just steady and giving just under 6mm by
midnight. I would have like to have seen a good storm of course, but this
was far better for the garden which is now refreshed and looking simply
great. Broad beans are the best I have ever grown they are now 4 feet high
and not a blackfly in sight. Brussels again the best I have ever grown
with strong growing plants. Raspberries are still green but very plentiful
and all othetr veg. are thriving, peas, leeks, kale, runners, courgettes,
french beans, lettuce and cucumbers. Sorry for the gardening stuff but
this is all down to the favourable weather I'm sure during the Spring and
last winter.

Today is fresher, broken cumulus cloud, sun coming out, F3 W-SW wind
bringing in sparkling clean Atlantic air, temp. 16.2C and DP 12.2C at
0900. Simply perfect (for me)!

Will (Haytor, Devon, 1017 feet asl)
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