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Monthly Archives: September 2016
A mixed bag for September, 2016
The days in September are rushing by, I can hardly keep up with them. I feel the gardening year will soon be over, then after a short rest in December, we will start all over again! Looking through photos for … Continue reading
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Tagged clipped box, Eucalyptus gunnii, Nerine bowdenii, Robin, willow warbler, Yucca flowers
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Clipped for Contrast. GBFD September 2016
Looking round the garden with a view to taking photos for GBFD this month, it was obvious that there weren’t many deciduous leaves that warranted being photographed for posterity. It is too soon for autumn tints, they will hopefully be … Continue reading
Thank you to the Ants.
I really must learn to be more patient. When I saw the first Cyclamen hederifolium popping up in the woodland a month ago, they were immediately photographed and a post written about them. If only I had waited, there are … Continue reading
What a difference a month makes. GBBD September.
Looking back at last months offering for GBBD, I can’t help but notice the difference between the garden now and a month ago. Now there are leaves falling everywhere, making the garden look very autumnal, they are mainly horse chestnut … Continue reading
Last garden visit this year – maybe?
We have to make the most of it when the undergardener is feeling quite good and plan any outings for the week before he has his next dose of chemo. Having had a whole day out by himself on Thursday … Continue reading
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Tagged late borders, later summer flowers, Pen Mill Farm, Special Plants Nursery
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Early to bed, early to rise…..
Early to bed, early to rise ……..makes sure that a girl sees a wonderful sunrise! In the summer, the sun was waking me at 5am, but now I wake at about 6 am, this morning it was 6 15am and … Continue reading