Up and away relatively early this morning.  We went to Angela Jupe's place - Belleview Garden at Shinrone, near Roscrea.  On the way, we called in to Polydome, Crinkill, Birr to buy some replacement doors for our ageing tunnels.

It was mostly a fine spring day, but there was some rain and a shower or two of hail.  the plant fair had enough to tempt the punters and the walled garden provided added distraction.  On the down side, the rain gave rise to difficulties leaving the field by car, or in our case, van.  Rear-wheel drive no good when the grass is wet.  The two stewards helped us get out, but I know some of those to leave after us will have had problems.

Folly summerhouse in Belleville.

Most likely Magnolia buds