Lily, originally uploaded by malyousif. I can’t remember what the actual bulbs I planted in this border last year and I lost the id cards. I suspect it is a lily, but I could be mistaken. Will keep looking and your help is appreciated too.

Olive tree’s new growth, originally uploaded by malyousif. We brought this young olive tree – just about a meter and a bit in height – back with us from Italy. As I was worried about it suffering immediately if placed in the garden at that time, it was still a bit hot then, I planted …