Last Hurrah

The garden is still looking surprisingly good, given that we are now deep into the autumn. The yellow, oranges and reds are still emerging and, at the same time, there are still some remnants of the summer. The patio tubs and wall baskets are still hanging on. I would certainly recommend cosmos and dahlias for extending the season. It is the traditional time for bringing in the tender plants, in particular I will have to find room for about a dozen agapanthus. The conservatory has been cleaned out to make space for the less hardy plants, but given the nice weather, I am reluctant to do anything prematurely, which might detract from the appearance of the beds.

 

Of course there are the autumnal gems emerging for their turn in the spotlight and the cyclamen hederifolium are looking particularly nice with the back drop of the heuchera, green spice.

Even the patio still has some interest and I was surprised to see how well it looks after dark. The light shade of render helps to bounce the light around and illuminate the tubs that still have quite a bit to offer.

Evening temperatures (and daytime) have been unusually mild, so my top tip is never be surprised and expect the unexpected, to paraphrase Oscar Wilde.