Planting out bulbs and pottering - autumn arriving.

Lovely photos, as usual, Kate. You seem to be really enjoying your autumn garden and I can see why! We've spent a couple of hours weeding, trimming and clearing so it's beginning to look much tidier than it was. May I join you in front of your fire? I would really love a real flame. Gas fires just don't do it!! (Who knows, that may be the only heat a lot of people get this winter...) Loving your choisya pic, by the way.

Lovely photos as ever Kate … a real touch of autumn 🙂.
We had a blazing log fire in our previous home and I do miss it … it got me through the winter!

Aw thanks Ange! I appreciate your lovely compliment!
You must be shattered after all the arduous work you’ve both undertaken! It feels good, however, all the clearing up and sense of achievement once you’ve finished I’ll bet!
Thanks for liking the Choisya chop too!
When I was in Scotland, OH said he’d had the log burner on a couple of times…he and the cat kicked back and relaxed….😻

Thank you, Julia! I’m happy you like the blog! I’m so pleased you think the holly looks ok! It does have quite a few shiny red berries emerging, which is great!
I do love an autumnal throw! We have a large reclaimed wood chest in the living room ( made from the wood of old boats ) and it houses several colourful throws for autumn and winter…can’t beat soft, colourful cosy socks either!

Many thanks, Sheila! Love your comment, I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the blog!
Your fire sounds wonderful, I can understand you missing it. I find the flames on an evening quite relaxing…😊

Thanks Kate. Well, we will have a blazing fire to sit by in December … we’ve booked a cottage near the Norfolk coast in the week before Christmas. A treat to look forward to!

Such lovely autumn colours! I love planting bulbs, got mine ready to plant but my pots still have summer bedding hanging on….

I think your crocus bulbs will be fine Kate. Superb Autumn colours dotted about your garden.

I love the smell of wood smoke at this time of year and enjoy the cosy reassurance that a fire gives. The evenings are getting darker now and there are lots of spiders' webs in the garden.

You have taken some lovely autumn photos (love the last one), it's a colourful season.
Your canopied Choisya looks nice. I like to do that too, it makes the shrub look more elegant, while also creating room for more plants :)

lovely blog Kate.

What you have done to your choisya I call 'lifting its skirts', either way it is a lovely effect.

I agree about the crisp mornings warmish days and cool evenings, though not cold enough for fires yet. Our beech tree has started to take on its autumn colours too.

I haven't bought any new bulbs this year but I may succumb to temptation.

Lovely blog and photo's Kate, lots of berries around this year, I even have some on my holly, never planted it myself it was a gift from the birds, I'm loving the autumn colours, long may they last...

It looks so colourful in your garden Kate! I have the same grass as you ( the first one) but I am still undecided about digging the big one up as it does look good , but has also taken over and there are seedlings everywhere which seems to wrap around my feet and almost trip me up!

Sheila, that sounds so perfect! Cosy fires and hot drinks in the evening and crisp wintry coastal/country walks during the day! I bet you can’t wait! 😊

That’s great to hear you’ve that summer colour lingering on, Amsterdam! I see from your recent pics your garden is still looking so colourful and cheerful too! You’ll be looking forward to planting your bulbs!

Thank you, Chris, that’s very reassuring - I’m happy to have your positive thoughts. I’m looking forward to seeing the crocus pop up!
You think as I do, that lovely autumnal smoke smell, burning wood with a scent such as ash or birch..
I had a friend when I was in nurse training who always said she could smell Christmas coming from mid October!

Thanks for your lovely message, Hywel! It certainly is a colourful time of year as you say! Thanks for liking the mossy chiminea too - I’m a moss lover! Some people don’t like moss or lichen, but, I’m pretty keen.
I’m pleased you like the canopied Choisya! I think you have described it well, the style being elegant! Liking your perception. I have to agree..it lends itself to more planting! I’m catching on! ☺️

Thank you, Eileen, I’m pleased you liked my blog! I’ve heard of the ‘lifting the skirts’ description too, now that you mention it. Thanks for liking the chopped Choisya!
I’ll bet your beech tree is looking just beautiful putting on its autumnal colour! It’s a lovely big tree.
I’m sure you’ll be tempted to pick up some more bulbs! You’ve a smashing collection already, your garden was lovely in the spring!

Sue, thanks kindly for liking my autumn blog! Well, that was a lovely free gift from the birds, wasn’t it! Good to hear you’ve lots of lovely berries too! Blackies will be pretty pleased! It’s nice to hear you’re enjoying the colours autumn brings too! 😊

Hi Rose! Thanks for liking the blog. I know what you mean about the grass seeding! Well, I’ve seen lots of seed heads on this one recently and I did think…oh crikey, there’ll be little shoots popping up all over! I can imagine them tangling all around your feet! They have very long shoots, if that’s what you’d call them!☺️

Lovely clear photos, Kate. Lots of colour still & I too like the mossy chiminea.

Lovely photos Kate. I really like the golden fern leaf and what a grand collection of berries you have - very autumnal! I remember you planting the sea buckthorn - good to see it strutting it stuff! Do the birds like it? There is a lot on the cliffs round here but we haven't been up there for such a long time I don't know if it has berried as well as yours.

Thanks for reminding me to plant my spring bulbs Kate. I've been picking up boxes of them from here and there when I'm out running errands. Now it's time to actually plant them, lol. Hope it's not too late. You're garden is looking great with so much color and those grasses really hold up for a long time.

Thanks Josee, that’s very kind of you. :-)

Thank you, Sue! Yes, luckily the birds are taking advantage of all the berries here including the buckthorn batch!
It’d be interesting to know if your cliff top buckthorn has been bursting with berries too!

Thanks, Paul! Pleased to be of service! 😁 I think I’ll try to pick up some more too. I’m thinking some unusual ones for a change for me…not sure what or if I’ll find what I’m looking for! Happy planting!

Klahanie, thanks so much! That’s such a kind message, which I’m very appreciative of! I’m happy you enjoy the blogs! ☺️

What a lovely colourful Autumn you are having,Kate,and it looks like it's going to be a joy,for a long time too..I would never have thought of having a canopied Choisya ,but it looks brilliant.. Sadly,mine isn't in a position which would be suitable,but it did have a 'Chelsea Chop' once !.It is huge now,width wise Lol.
I haven't bought any new bulbs this year,as I have enough in pots, so I will buy Winter pansies/Viola's for the others,once the other bedding plants have finished. I love your Moss covered chiminea too .x

Lovely photos and an abundance of berries the birds must love your garden.

Thanks for your really lovely feedback, Sandra! I have to admit, the autumn colours and luscious berries just keep coming!!!
I hadn't planned to canopy one of the choisya plants, but, I thought I'd give it a go..plus, I can make a little more space for further plants!!!
I think if you've plenty of lovely bulbs in pots, you won't need anymore. Plus, winter pansies and violas are such a pretty addition! I'm so pleased you like the mossy chiminea too! x

Thanks kindly, Kidsgran, I'm really pleased you're liking the pics/garden. The birds do seem to have starting feasting well! 😊

Paul, I think I'll pick up a few more. I've a big pot under my laurel tree and it has a pieris in, but, it has space due to me taking out a skimmia.
Thanks for your very lovely comment, plus, your garden always looks very interesting and full of lovely green shrubs and trees!!!
I'm a lover of moss too!!! I've lots on my little bund steps at the moment!

OH thanks Kate. You are very sweet. The native plant always do well on their own. I learn as I go and the few successes make up for the many flops I've had. I finally got my spring bulbs in the ground yey!!

Superb photos Kate, lovely autumnal plants showing in your garden..:) You've beaten me into planting your bulbs, mine will be done this weekend... like Amsterdam, I still have summery pots..

Good to hear your bulbs are planted now, Paul! Just the wait now for all that lovely spring colour!

Thanks for your lovely message, Janey! To be honest, I’m thinking of planting some more…maybe! Happy bulb planting this weekend - at least it’s dry and sunny for you.