I love this time of year, when the forget-me-nots are in full flower, covering the rather unkempt border near my back door with a haze of beautiful blue.

They seed themselves freely, pop up in every nook and cranny they can find - some may regard this as a nuisance, but not me!   Whether you regard their prolific habits as a problem or a bonus, who doesn't love that amazing colour?  I've been taking lots of photos so that I can include them in my paintings even when their flowering season is over.