Even in autumn, a riot of colour

Hello again
Graham has done a sterling job in selecting robust flowers (bulbs, annuals, perennials) that even after a wet and chilly periods looks stunning on a grey autumn afternoon.
Would anyone like to sponsor a bench, or a fruit tree, or some more planting? Donations are always welcome!

A "wiggly"-shaped central eye-catcher alive with colour.
All photographs in this post: © by Margret Powell-Joss.

Interesting shapes, textures and colours as we look towards the retaining wall at the top of the "top end".

A striking feature is the circular motif of lovely cobblestones.

The "top end" seen from the footpath that connects it to the gate in Dalintart Lane.

Just magic! A riot of colours: yellow and orange calendula, blue cornflowers, pink rocks and gravel, green foliage.

View of the "woodland/wild area". Click on the photo to find the bright red rosehips.

Graham's Biochar® experiment: the raised bed on the left contains a mix of Biochar® and compost; the raised bed on the right contains compost only. Better photos to follow, hopefully.

The Top end of our Community Garden is taking shape

What a difference!
It's taken a while and may take a while yet until we can officially open. Still, there's no denying that a great deal of progress has been made:

Photograph by Margret Powell-Joss

Above: before (November 2008)
Below: after (June 2012)

© Photograph by Graham Scott

Amazing work!

© Photograph by Graham Scott.

Fruit and Flowers

Hello again
Your blogger is so glad to have made the most of an almost sunny window in today's weather pattern to snap a few photos of the gorgeous flowers and fruit that grace our garden. See for yourself.

Runner bean blossom -- perfect white

Greenish cream of sweet corn

Sweet peas bring a splash of crimson

Blackberries in various stages of ripeness

One of several sunflowers
This bashful one just wouldn't let me see her face
Graham must have planted at least four different variations of nasturtiums, all of which are doing very well

The fence along Dalintart Lane has almost exploded with flowers and colours

Happy bedfellows - tagetes keep pests away from leeks

Very soon now, the cherry tomatoes will be ready, too
Nasturtiums are excellent ground cover to keep weeds in check --
and their blossoms add a wonderful splash of colour and fire to any salad or exotic dish.