Chrysalis and Colour

Who would believe that there is still so much colour in the garden at this time of the year.

There have been such lovely sunny days which we have enjoyed so much, despite suffering from heavy colds.

We are just beginning to get back to normal so decided to go to Freshwinds for a short visit.

Oh it was lovely....peaceful, warm and sunny.

Notice the deep shadows across the garden now, leaving the big raised bed in shadow.

Some time ago we put new oak logs by the pond for more seating.

 I started in the polytunnel, where is was so warm I had to take some of my layers off.

I pulled up the last of the aubergines and more tomatoes, at the same time preparing the ground for the dahlia tubers. They will be stored here through the winter.

Here are some of the very last salady vegetables, though there are still a lot of peppers coming.

Here are some vegetables from the rest of the garden.

 

The gladioli are drying out.

As I pulled up some hazel posts, I found this beautiful chrysalis. Not sure what it was, but I left it there.

There was also a Red Admiral in the polytunnel,

brought out by the warmth. 

Outside Steve pulled up the runner beans which have been so productive this year. Then we cleared the ground.

The black hollyhocks at the front of this bed all look as if they will be coming back next year. 

The helichrysum are better than ever.

What a glorious sight in the sunshine.

Amazing toadstools round by the compost heaps.

 The clary still going strong, which has seeded itself, inula having a last fling and the dahlias I moved from the feeding trough.

 I picked the dahlias.

Altogether a lovely visit.