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Nerine Bowdenii

PS: ignore the variegated foliage, it is of the neighbouring Weigela

Have a lovely weekend!

More bulbs ....well sort of

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I missed the postman a few days ago as he usually calls round midday, right when I am most likely at work.

Another card was left that and there's a parcel to be collected.

The postman always rings twice - part two

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The last few days have passed by in a flurry and helped by some extremely fine weather I have started to tackle spring bulb planting.

Late autumn splendour - roses

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Today was an absolute joy: after heavy rainfall during the night, the sun broke through the clouds just as I was getting ready for work.

I had a morning appointment with Mrs U-turn which mainly involved deadheading roses, tying in climbing roses and some weeding. I also lifted her last potatoes and carrots.

I really want to sing the praise of roses here because we have had and continue to have the best rose season for quite some time.

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The long awaited gingerlily blossom ...

The postmas always rings twice....part one

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I have to come back to Wednesday as the day started well enough.

It was my day at the rectory and I had been busy finishing off the summer pruning on the very neglected apple trees, when I spotted a man wearing a helmet and a harness. I was getting very excited, yes, I'm afraid the helmet and harness did it.

Turning colder - gloves

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With cooler weather approaching I have gone through my glove drawer to check my stocks, I have several pairs for all sorts of conditions but probably shop for gloves two or three times a year. My clients are showing much interest in my gloves and I may well end up supplying not just fine plants but also

I blame it on Dimitri

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Not a gardening post this time but a foodie one....

A few days ago my husband and I finally had an opportunity to have a belated birthday dinner out. I had jokingly suggested that I might get my lobster this time after various failed attempts in the past (including on our honeymoon).

Tomatoes

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For the last couple of weeks I have finally been able to harvest tomatoes at home. Not having a greenhouse is a real drawback for me: not only do I face a long wait until the first tomatoes form, I can also only grow those varieties suitable for outdoor cultivation.

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Seed pods of Dierama Pulcherrimum in the small town garden.

Have a good weekend.

Mellowing

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Today I paid the small town garden a flying visit. I have blogged about this little gem before here.

It is still stunning now, I hope you agree.

Enforced rest

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I was rushing on Saturday and being less careful than normal, I sliced into my left index finger. So now I sport a bandaged finger which will of course not accommodate gloves nor will I be able to work as normal.

Cherries

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Cherries in September? Main bien sur...anything is possible for the patient gardener.They are of course nothing other then Les Merises.

With a big smile on my face I have been waiting for the arrival of some very special cherries this week.

At home

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Early autumn brings some unadulterated joy to me in my own garden, too. Apart from harvesting (carrots and tomatoes are particularly plentiful this year), there are several ornamentals which always draw me close.

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New England Aster 'Violetta'

A very tall variety for the back of the border, may need staking.

"Did you have a nice birthday?"

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Yes, I did, but it was very different from previous years.

For a start this arrived:

More divisions - hostas

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Hostas can be divided in Spring or Autumn. If you are familiar with plant division then this post may just serve as a timely reminder. If you are not, then here is a quick step by step.

At the rectory I had planted up three large empty containers with box and hostas and after several years one of the hostas is enormous.

This photograph was taken last summer:

Hosta undulata Albomarginata ('Thomas Hogg')

Divide and conquer - autumn division

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Autumn is a great time to divide many perennials and I really needed to get a move on as my wholesale nursery has just advised me that my order will be delivered this Thursday!

A new project

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I had been asked to have a look at a garden and to recommend some shrubs.

I am not quite sure what label to give this garden and in a moment you may be able to share my dilemma.

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Dahlia 'Park Princess'

 Semi-cactus type, best when not in full sun all day.

Have a good weekend.

A new face

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A few days ago I blogged about the small town garden. Well I returned today and have hopefully some better pictures to share. I will also show how the tiny frontage looks.