Hollyhocks and hot cross buns

These gorgeous spires of hollyhocks look so at home in our big country garden.
 They can grow several metres high and provide that perfect vertical aspect among the roses. 
This little bunch were very happy up against the old potting shed (formerly a cubby house ) at the back of the gazebo.
They self seed  readily and we find them everywhere. It's always a mystery as to which colour the seedlings might be because the wind blows them all over the place.
 Their spires were still standing after the fire.

 I have now cut them back and left them to sow their little hearts out in the bare ground that is left......

....along with the weeds!!!! As you can see, the ground can be like concrete and they will still push through. 
Thank you Viv and Jo for saving some of your seeds for us. I will scatter them out there too.
And thank you Denise for your white geranium  cuttings. I will plant them in some pots over Easter.

We have just returned from staying with my Mum and Dad. I wrote about Mum last week.....it's Dad's turn this time! He had a fall last week and spent six nights in hospital.  His leg must have gone to sleep,  sitting for a while in the lounge room and when he went to get up, it went from under him. Nothing is broken but it is still very sore.
 They make a fine pair now...with their walking frames and walking sticks. 

We had a meeting with our builders yesterday  where they presented the proposed rebuilding  and construction plan. The sheds are all fairly straightforward , but because we want to attach the gazebo to the house, it requires more time and planning. We will look through the 'scope of works'  ( builder speak) over Easter. It is 31 pages long!!

  

Hot cross buns......

Check out MY muscles Aunty Amy!!!