175/365 Lavender with alchemilla mollis

The lavender has to compete with the alchemilla and the alchemilla wins, but the contrast with the acid green flowers on the latter is pleasing.

158/365 Alchemilla Mollis II

We have had a lot of rain this weekend, but it finally stopped this evening, and the sun came out and made everything sparkle. The alchemilla mollis is now in flower. (See 117/365 ).

117/365 Alchemilla Mollis after rain

Alchemilla Mollis leaves are covered in tiny hairs which is why the rainwater pools like this and I love it, it fascinates me. It looks like its been sprinkled with diamonds. The forecast was for rain and it has rained steadily although not heavily all day. We've had quite a good dry spell, some proper spring-like weather and have been gardening. I would prefer mainly dry tomorrow afternoon though - going on a photography walk!