‘Summertime, an’ the livin’ is easy’

The echinops are in bloom.  For the bees this is paradise!

Meanwhile, the hoverflies enjoy the origanum.

Beside the bridleway again!

Older friends move on  and new ones replace them.  The dandelion seedheads form an interesting pattern.

There are patches of blue beside the path.   As we get closer we are able to identify the tiny speedwell flowers, each a mere 5-7mm in diameter.