I had nice plans to deliver you pictures of a visit to Longstock Park Water Gardens in Hampshire, nonetheless, Covid has circled again to my family and the buddy I used to be going with agreed it was greatest to postpone our journey. So I’ve needed to scramble round my backyard in quest of six objects for this week’s publish as an alternative.
First picture is of a lone Linum (Shiny Eyes) flower. That is from a packet of seed that I purchased very late within the season. I sprinkled a couple of seeds out within the flower mattress to see if they’d nonetheless germinate. The remaining I’ll sow subsequent Spring.
Second picture is of a thriller flower. This plant has been rising all summer season, it’s simply over a foot tall, has a number of heads (and a few mildew!) The foliage is darkish inexperienced with small slender leaves. The one flower that has simply opened is small, not more than 2cm in diameter and has propped itself on the Cordyline. The one plant which I’ve discovered which could be related is Sneezewort, however I’d welcome your ideas.
My third picture is of my Squashes, they’re slowly rising though one has disappeared and will have been eaten by the visiting badger.
I’m going to attempt rising garlic over the winter. I couldn’t discover any on the backyard centre, so I’m utilizing one from the grocery store. Not supreme, however I shall give them a go. I’m beginning them off in a tray within the chilly body.
Fifth picture is of among the Morning Glory, the drought has saved them from taking on the backyard, however they’re nonetheless placing on a final present.
Lastly, I discovered that the harebells had been nonetheless flowering behind the fuzzy Kolkwitzia.
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Comfortable gardening
Rosie
