Omnibus of the last two weeks of May

Well it has been gardening , gardening and more gardening. The weather has continued to be very changeable, consequently lots of tutting from John about how quickly the green stuff outside is growing. Green stuff being the operative word as there is very little grass just weeds!! However it looks nice after his efforts. Between mowing he swung into edging mode and extending the iris bed so that I could plant it. He refuses to dig anymore beds but this is classed as an extension so I got away with it. I fear that the deer will eat my tiny plants like they have the buds on the roses. My friend told me to look at it as just a little judicious pruning! Despite all the "difficulties" it doesn't look too bad.

Our barn roof is now finished and we are very pleased with the result. We could not believe how meticulous the artisan was about everything he did. Unfortunately the kestrels were a casualty of all the activity, but there is always next year.
                                     
It is not just the garden that is colourful as the fields are a blaze with poppies at the moment.

In the last few days we have found a new little friend to share our lives. Well actually he/she is the size of a fist.

It is a few years since we have had a toad around and we hope that this one does not want to hide in John's gardening shoes like its predecessor.