Late Autumn has proved to be quite a trying time to be a gardener, with the soil taking on the consistency of uncooked christmas pudding. It has definitely not been my most productive period.
This week has mainly been cold, and I have no problem with this,it is getting wet that I have a problem with.
my wet coat
Thermals on, I can happily get on with the tasks in hand, with shrub pruning and bulb planting being my main objectives. Tulip Lasting Love and Allium Purple Sensation have been my bulbs of choice today.
I tend to buy my bulbs from Parkers, I find the quality constantly good. They use to hand write on the bags, which always made me smile.
November meetings with interesting plants and bark follow.
birch bark
Gunnera manicata seed head.
Sally Wicks 