I’m writing this on a sunny Saturday autumn afternoon. It looked like it would rain today, and it certainly poured down last night, but so far it has been quite a bright day. I should be out there, doing things, but instead am inside baking a cake, drinking tea and of course writing and planning blog posts. Ah well…there is always tomorrow…I really must finish tidying up for autumn and winter. Just a brief post from me today. Thanks once again to The Propagator for allowing us to share what is going on in our gardens. Check out the participant guide if you want to join in. So…let’s look at this week’s six.
I know I said there would be no more Japanese anemones until next year, but who can resist the gorgeous bright green seed heads? They are almost as beautiful as the flowers.
And so to my recovering dahlia, which produced these blooms this week and more (healthy) buds too. I really will have to get a couple more for next year. I love dahlias as I am sure many of you do too, and am already trying to think how I can incorporate more in our little patch.
I thought I would note the progress being made on the tecomanthe speciosa or Three Kings vine, with a first flower about to bloom. I can see some more buds, so hopefully we should get a decent display again this year.
Over to the herb corner, and the pineapple sage is looking really good as are the flowers on the cinnamon basil. As for the chives…well, this cheery looking clump started out as a little pot from the supermarket that I stuck in a pot. It took some time, but now I have loads to use every day which is wonderful.
There are two bushes beside the house and the steps leading up that are now covered with these gorgeous red berries. I’m not sure what they are, not planted by us as well established when we moved in. They are lovely to see when you arrive home after a day at work.
Finally, there are a few magnolia seed pods still around. I did try planting a couple last year, but had no luck. They are still amazing to look at.
As usual, I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s beautiful gardens in other parts of the world. Hope you are all well and enjoying your gardens in whatever the season is with you.
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You’re smitten by the dahlia bug, Barbara. The large ones do take up lots of spa e, but you could frow smaller ones from seed…. Plenty options… Enjoy your afternoon/evening.
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Yes – some winter research into dahlias is needed!
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I’ve never paid much attention to the seed heads of Japanese anemones before. They’re rather striking.
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And close up even more interesting!
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What wonderful garden – as always. Chives, yes I had a pot from many years a go that ended up in the garden and now growing between paving cracks! They have this year to put on the best they can do and then will try to get rid of them as they are in the wrong place. I still have the pot of chives doing well too. Cheers from the UK.
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Yes you don’t really want chives between paving cracks!
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Very nice set of red berries on these shrubs, I don’t know the variety either. Interesting to know what it is: keep us posted (I’m sure the birds love them )
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I’ll ask some locals I think about the berries! They are lovely.
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Your herbs are healthy and interesting, as always. I haven’t noticed magnolia seed heads before.
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The magnolia seeds are quite fascinating. Have to say, some of my herbs are healthier than others as you would expect!
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You can never have too many dahlias, that is what I say anyway. Love the flowers of the cinamon basil, very beautiful.
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Oh, my! Those anemones just keep giving. Love ’em!
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You really need to see if you can grow them in Maine!
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Right? I think I have spot for them, too.
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Jealous of your pineapple sage and spring onions. Maybe I will try again!
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What a delightful peek into your garden!
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Thank you!
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The anemone seed pods are such a lovely fulfillment of the promise of the flowers’ bright green centers!
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Yes!
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The herbs are looking great – they look like they’re in the middle of spring, not autumn!
Looking forward to more Dahlias next year 🙂
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I agree with you about the Japanese anemones. I like them at all stages.
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I haven’t seen Anemone seed pods til right now, lovely! And so are the red berries, hope you learn a new plant.
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