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Six on Saturday is a weekly meme originally hosted by The Propagator but now in the tender care of Jim at Garden Ruminations.

Another heatwave on the way, more days of lugging watering cans up and down the garden, more grumbling about rapidly depleting water butts. But enough of that, here are six things in my garden that have cheered me up:

One – Always exciting to spot the first climbing French bean has set. The variety is Cobra. Last year they got attacked by blackfly and eventually gave up the ghost so I had to sow a second lot. This year I’ve already sowed back-ups just in case.

Two – I love hollyhocks. Although they’re described as shortlived perennials this clump has returned year after year. I’ve probably given them the kiss of death saying that so I must remember to save some of the seed.

Three – This Hypericum has grown so fond of the compost bin it’s decided to give it a cuddle. There’s actually a path running between them but that has disappeared for the time being.

Four – Achillea ‘Cerise Queen’ very happy in the sun. You might be able to spot one of nature’s little helpers in the top right hand corner.

Five – Pennisetum orientale. Difficult to photograph when the wind’s blowing and it’s doing its wavy thing.

Six – Luma apiculata ‘Glanleam Gold’ planted last autumn and flowering for the first time, although a bit earlier than expected.

Do check out the posts of other participants by following the links in the comments section of Jim’s post. If you fancy taking part yourself but don’t know where to start, here’s the participant’s guide.