Honeysuckle

We planted this honeysuckle last year and it is just coming into bloom. It has quickly covered an archway which doesn't get very much sunshine. The leaves are large and a very deep green and stay on the plant all year. It is quite unlike any others we have which seem delicate in comparison.

The day has been largely used up collecting shopping and helping our daughter come to terms with 'the care of her hot tub water!' Today it needed emptying and starting again as it had been neglected. I then cut the lawn whilst melting in the heat. It has become unbearably humid this evening and reminds me of Singapore.

The two tortoises have spent the day in the garden. I think they are not keen on being moved and will hiss when moved. One is so grumpy when he comes back inside, he storms off to his cabin and ignores the food. He appears fully composed ten minutes later to dine. The female one takes it all in her stride and calmly eats once back in her indoors home. We find the characters so funny. Mrs BR says that is the nature of a female ;) calm and composed always.