A present in the garden...

Something that has been really lovely about moving into a house whose previous occupants were keen (and excellent) gardeners is that, even now, 6 years on, I notice new plants that they must have planted shortly before they left and are only now reaching maturity.

This year I noticed, for the first time, a lace cap hydrangea growing under a rampant honeysuckle. I am sure this is the first year I have seen it flowering. I've been wanting one for a while. They are so delicate and pretty.

We have other mop head hydrangeas but none like this! It's like being given a lovely present.