Autumn is now well and truly upon us. The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in and a chill is descending.
In the front garden the Magnolia Soulangeana is starting to shed its leaves. The leaves do not rot quickly and at some point in Spring I will remove some of them from the ground to let the plants underneath get some light. I never rush to do this. The leaves form a natural mulch.
The hanging basket by the front door has an interloper. I am not sure what this is, but I am letting to grow to see what it is. It has flower buds on it so I am hoping it does not get frosted and die before it flowers.
Whilst the nights are starting to get a bit chilly, the dahlias have not called season's end just yet. They are still boldly growing.
I pop my head into the greenhouse to see how the potatoes are doing. They are growing well. I have not furtled yet to see if I can feel any actual potatoes.
If you look closely you might see a ginger tail peeping out from under the bench. This is not my cat and not welcomed either. He bullies my tribe so I usually chase him off on sight. Today I let him be, I pretended I could not see him. He can get in and out quite easily, a couple of the louver vents have slipped.
The roses have got rather wet lately and are struggling now. They keep trying though, keep going until the last possible moment.
The garden itself is looking quite brown and green, but pops of colour remain.
The Spring Border is coloured by the Acer Orange Dream. This slow growing acer was in a 9cm pot when I planted it 16 or so years ago. It has thrived in the shelter of the Bramley tree.
As I am pondering this, I turn and see the top foliage of the Carol Klein acer looking its radiant red best. This is now a fine tree, bought so many years ago from Carol Klein's nursery and a very early planting into my garden.
I walk around and see the first of her leaves have fallen, carefully positioning themselves on the ground.
The Gingko catches my eye, it is almost at peak butter-yellow. This tree has been in the garden a good ten or so years and is developing well. This year in particular it feels like it has taken a step more growth.
and whilst I consider how Autumn loves the gingko so much, I look at the buds forming on the Daphne Jacqueline Postill and see the start of buds developing ready for Spring.
I am hoping the viburnam is also considering its flowering options for the Spring.
This is one of the Aldi acers, also long-term residents of the garden. It has grown into a fine tree from its £2.50 12 inch tall twig that I planted so long ago.
I pause to say hello to the Viola Bunny Ears, I like this flower more than I think is reasonable. It is just cheerfulness in a pot.
and I check in on Mavis, who is flowering beautifully.
There is a glimmer of water in the pond. I made a half-hearted attempt to start clearing the pond the
other day. It was a pathetic attempt and I need to do better.
Until next time.
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