On Friday, some of our time was occupied by a wall insulation surveyor, which may or may not come to anything, and taking the car to be serviced. We managed, though, to get some planting out done, around that: the plants from Tatton Park, and others, are now in the ground, which they'll appreciate
Saturday, we dodged showers to mow the lawn, weed, and pot up a number of perennials that have arrived (all little plugs: delphiniums, echinacea, penstemon, and salvia)—this also meant potting on some of the 96 lavenders which arrived in June, and which have filled their 30mm modules. We then spent the evening with Cath & Jason, which was relaxing.
On Sunday, we went on a trip to Harlow Carr. Part of the impetus was the £5 voucher for the cafe which they kindly sent us. I bought a vanilla slice (iced mille-feuille and crème pâtissière) and a raspberry tart (shortcrust, with white chocolate crème pâtissière and raspberries on top, with a piped white chocolate garnish), which came to £5. Coincidentally. They were truly delicious.
The main borders are looking glorious, full of late summer colour, grasses, and the slightly lower light of August.
I've admired this bench before, and still like it. We're thinking about how to incorporate something similar into the edge of the games lawn.
On the way out, through the garden centre, we couldn't help but notice that the top fruit was on 50% off sale—much as it was last year, when I bought a walnut. No walnuts, this time, but a half-price quince (which I manfully ignored, as it was Leskovac, or Serbian Gold, which we already have)—and a mulberry, 'Jerusalem', which I couldn't leave, not for £22.50.
It'll go on the hillside, of course, probably to replace a prominent and only briefly attractive hawthorn. Around it, the older apple trees are all nicely loaded with fruit, which is gradually ripening. Weeks until the apple harvest, I think.
We got home, and made a batch of Danish pastry dough. Today, we've spent the whole day tidying the garage and workshop, which are now really pleasingly organized. In between, we turned the pastry into pain aux raisin, which are lovely, ready for visitors over the next month or so. Altogether, a pleasing, tasty, and plant-filled weekend.
Helenium in late summer borders (© Ian 2013)
The main borders are looking glorious, full of late summer colour, grasses, and the slightly lower light of August.
Main borders, Harlow Carr (© Ian 2013)
I've admired this bench before, and still like it. We're thinking about how to incorporate something similar into the edge of the games lawn.
Bench in Scented Garden (© Ian 2013)
We also rather liked these sinuous bean supports, and admired some 'Lupini' beans nearby.
Bean supports in Kitchen Garden, Harlow Carr (© Ian 2013)
On the way out, through the garden centre, we couldn't help but notice that the top fruit was on 50% off sale—much as it was last year, when I bought a walnut. No walnuts, this time, but a half-price quince (which I manfully ignored, as it was Leskovac, or Serbian Gold, which we already have)—and a mulberry, 'Jerusalem', which I couldn't leave, not for £22.50.
It'll go on the hillside, of course, probably to replace a prominent and only briefly attractive hawthorn. Around it, the older apple trees are all nicely loaded with fruit, which is gradually ripening. Weeks until the apple harvest, I think.
We got home, and made a batch of Danish pastry dough. Today, we've spent the whole day tidying the garage and workshop, which are now really pleasingly organized. In between, we turned the pastry into pain aux raisin, which are lovely, ready for visitors over the next month or so. Altogether, a pleasing, tasty, and plant-filled weekend.
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