I wandered into the garden where it was crisp underfoot with a bit of ice on the pond, with the Cannas I haven't yet got to looking rather blackened. Part of it was nice as I like the crispness of the morning and as the seasons turn you can feel the renewal and what is coming more.
I know the RHS says don't tread on frosty grass, but screw that I like the crunch! Everything was also looking rather special with its light frosting of ice..
The tree Dahlias are huge and about to flower, but I think the frosts will beat them. This one is still standing tall
However this one looks to be asking to be put out of its misery....the winds blew it over a few weeks ago but it continues to grow but looks rather sad
This is also it for the ricinus....adeiu! generally it has been a disappointing year for this lot as they are only about 5ft when they should be 8ft!
The salvias are still hanging on.....
Amicia....at about 7ft but days are numbered
and at least the salvia on the terrace is finally flowering!
Keep warm!
At least it looked pretty! Haven't had the chance to check on the garden yet, will see the aftermath tomorrow ...
ReplyDeleteNo frost yet here in Portland, Oregon USA. I must say though looking at your pictures I do get a feeling for what it will look like around here when it happens. We've got many of the same plants! Beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteyou cant stop the inevitable! I think Im glad at least it has come and I can stop waiting, its also actually quite nice to start clearing up and to get excited about next year!enjoy it while you can in Portland!
ReplyDeleteSome great winter exotic pics! Love the silky leaved Rubus and what's the first pic - should know it but my mind has gone blank!
ReplyDeletethanks! first pic is a Fatsia polycarpa, a seed collection from Crug... there is so much variation with these...annoyingly my first one looks just like a normal Fatsia.
ReplyDeleteI think I got the pictures on the worst frost so far as now everything is mushed....I think that day it was just as if everything had been popped in the freezer as the Dahlias leaves were still green and they were flowering merrily. not so much now!
I have not seen this blog before, but found it yesterday and have just read it in its entireity! very interesting, great to see a transformation. Dave (fieldfest from HTUK)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Im glad you find it interesting...its a good way to keep things on track and see progress, I love your blog too!
ReplyDeleteHI there, Can you tell me the name of the plant in your first picture? A friend has the same plant and we would like to know what it is so we can take care of it. Any help would be much appreciated. Linda
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Sure, its a Fatsia Polycarpa....this one is fairly rare, so your friend may well have Fatsia japonica which is the more common version?
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