Happy solstice!

Despite the fact that the Sunshine Coast will fail to live up to its name this summer solstice, there remain some very sunny spots in my little life. Family, friends, and the garden. Increasingly find therapy in tending the plants, especially in this year of climate-related challenges. Nothing cures a bad mood as well as ripping weeds out by their roots, nor calms the mind like coaxing a sick plant back to health. Although the veggies are struggling, the flowers are putting on a bit of a show - some anyway. Thought I'd share some of the colour as a way to send you all warm greetings on this longest day of the year (and a happy birthday wish to Jill, and enjoyable bbq wishes to Dave, Stephanie, George and Merrily - sorry I can't join you due to prior commitments).

Forgot to mention that a robin has, once again, taken up residence in the camellia bush next to my front door. I can easily see the nest as I come and go. Thankfully, the crows haven't been successful in their attempts to also get a closer look. A rare treat to be able to watch the wee ones at such close range. Hope the neighbourhood cats don't get wind of the nest's whereabouts.