Germander Speedwell

Veronica chamaedrys

We've had small amounts of rain today, even thunder, but also plenty of sun.  Infact the sun's out now and looking through the office window I keep expecting to see butterflies in the garden.  Instead I found this around lunchtime at the back of the furthest border, which definitely needs some weeding though I think we'll need more rain to make using the hoe a success!  It is my favourite of all the speedwells - such a vivid blue with those wonderful white-tipped stamens.

In extras is a shot from much earlier when it was mildly raining - a crane fly hanging under a reed to keep dry.

Okay, that's it from me for today.  Hope your Wednesday's treating you kindly  xx