A few photos taken today after a morning of jobs.

Looking good Julia. I do like the Pennisetum rubra … is it hardy where you live?

the garden is looking so good Julia. I should get out and do some of those small jobs but I am in the middle of making a quilt for the end of September.

I will spray the bindweed from next door that is enjoying my soil.

It must have been a day for working outside - we were busy, too, sorting roses in pots. Your garden is a masterclass, as always. I have some pennisetum to plant, too. It looks like I have landed myself with more plants to pamper over the winter! That was unintentional. I shall be interested to see how yours fares.

Yes I was, Meadow. Amazing - we put them in the shade and left them in watered trays for the 12 days we were away. They came through fine, and so did the roses I am growing on. You never can tell. The borders, however, are a different story..
I have one hebe that I have taken cuttings of and they are all ok. So are the penstemons, although they have stopped flowering.

All looking very pristine, Julia! Lots of colour still blooming, plus the "greenery" is looking very colourful too. Attractive backdrop to your perennials and other plants. Our grass is greening up and the new turf pieces look OK, fingers crossed 🤞.
The pennisetum looks well positioned, good to see it has plumes developing too.
Our acer thankfully have survived..albeit a couple of scorched leaves on the ends of one or 2. Seems to be the lime coloured leaves.

Some corners of your garden I don't remember seeing before - all just as lovely. It's an inspiration.