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Monthly Archives: November 2021
Six on Saturday 27. 11. 21
Our local weather forecaster told us that the storm would arrive at 3 am and become calmer by 9 am. I woke suddenly at 3.10 am and the noise of the wind howling through the trees was horrendous, I didn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Chaenomeles, Ilex Golden King, Iris reticulata, Mahonia, Pampas grass, Viburnum bodnantense Dawn
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November stars.
Usually the Acers are the stars of the October garden, but with our warm spell having lasted so long, this year it is November before they have reached their full finery. As the days have gone by the colours have … Continue reading
Six on Saturday 20.11.21
This week I had to search for things to put in my post, nothing was really jumping out at me. After a good wander round yesterday, I managed to find six for this weeks offering, nearly all were roses having … Continue reading
Busy with the leaves
Last weekend I was busy, busy, busy with raking the leaves up. I keep telling myself that it is good for the waistline, but then my back tells me that I need a rest! Who do I listen to? Eventually … Continue reading
Six on Saturday 13.11.21
We are still in the midst of a warm spell, warm for this time of year that is, we have also had a tiny bit of rain , but not very much this last week. The couple of nights frost … Continue reading
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Tagged Acer Osakazuki, Chaenomeles, Iris foetidissima, Maize, Prunus Kojo-no-mai, Viburnum Mareissii
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A Wednesday Wander with colour, shape and texture
At last my legs are feeling strong enough to wander round the garden once more, I have missed being able to do that since my booster injection 10 days ago! Straight away it struck me how the garden has moved … Continue reading
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Tagged autumn tints, horse chestnuts, Miscanthus, Prunus Kojo-no-mai, viburnums
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Six on Saturday 6.11.21
At last we have had some frost, just a little, but enough to start the leaves changing colour. Some have changed quicker than others, autumn tints are going to last longer than usual this year. It is quite a while … Continue reading