My garden is a jungle

It's July and I continue to be amazed at how well everything is doing this year despite the lack of rain. Even though the ground is so hard and dry the garden is looking more like a jungle every day. Because of this, I have not been able to plant out the cuttings I have ready to give me some colour until the late summer.

So, there is only one thing left to do in the garden and that is do scribbly sketches and think about summer holidays. Like last year, I will try to keep a sketch diary of the places I visit.

The sketch above shows my jungle leaning away from the overhanging branches of a tree in an attempt to get as much sun as they can.

Battle of Beachy Head

The white cliffs on each side of the channel have over the centuries been witness to a lot of history.  On the 10th of July 1690, off Beachy Head, one of The greatest French naval victories over their English and Dutch opponents took place. Funny, I don't seem to remember learning that in history lessons at school.

Luckily, I have enjoyed more gentle events, passing ships, clouds, chalk flints, rain and thought of the impressions made by Monet, Turner and many other artists.