I'm amazed at how much colour there is in the garden at the moment, especially as there seemed to be very little back in August. Of course some of the colour is courtesy of the autumn leaves and various berries... Continue Reading →
I've decided not to focus on the asters this month but to showcase four plants which have just started to flower and whose flowers I am always thrilled to see. They all need to be sought out in the... Continue Reading →
Who would have thought that a November Garden Bloggers Bloom Day from the UK Midlands would feature a rose in full glory. I keep posting 'last roses' this year and still they continue. At the same time you have the... Continue Reading →
There are some plants which worm their way into my heart quite unexpectedly and I become completely obsessed with them. Melianthus major is one but it is getting tough competition this year from Salvia 'Phyllis Fancy'. Salvias are a family... Continue Reading →
My vase this week contains some late summer perennials which are looking good in the garden at the moment. I have to admit to being a little mean when I cut flowers in the garden. I really hate diminishing the... Continue Reading →
This week's vase is a simple one of Agapanthus ardernei hybrids. I have two wonderful clumps of agapanthus, this one and a very dark blue one and they are situated in ideal conditions soil-wise. However, it seems the sunlight that... Continue Reading →
I have been very remiss in participating in recent months in Cathy's Monday meme - In a Vase on Monday. Life has been so busy at work and at home that it was one thing too many. Anyway, the various... Continue Reading →
