Saffron Silk and Lost Mice

We meet some lovely people in the garden.

Last week we met Khushwant, a vision in saffron silk, and Alex, both very interested in the garden. We had a wander round together, collecting seeds, flowers and tomatoes. We were on the same wave-length.

In the garden at the same time were Angie and Jess. Jess had just chosen some crafts as they were going home. They told me a great story about the adventures of one of my tiny mice. They had lost it twice in Hastings but retracing their steps it was found both times. That little mouse was determined to stay with Jess.

My crafting has taken on an autumn feel.

Pumpkins, mittens, wizards and witches as worry worms, doughnut keyrings.

 

I am very influenced by seasonal colours. 

This afternoon I have been bunching up posies of dried statice to sell at the coffee morning tomorrow. They are very pretty.

The clearing jobs have begun, starting with the sweetpea row. It has been very successful this year. I have tried to keep it watered and I have fed with comfrey tea regularly.

 

It is a sad thing to dismantle the row. It kind of signifies the end of the season.

Lots more clearing to do and compost heaps to dig out.

A warm welcome to the autumn.