LATE AUGUST IN THE GARDEN

So here we are already, reluctantly admitting that it may be nearly the end of the Summer, and those long hot days (too few!) are perhaps behind us.

But looking on the bright side, there is still much of interest in the garden and here is a little selection of what's been growing here.

1. A Plate of Vegetables

Here are some of the vegetables picked this week.  The potatoes are Desiree, and the tomatoes include Black Russian and Marmande.

Of course, there were also a few courgettes I forgot to pick which turned into giants, but they wouldn't fit on the plate.

2. Japanese Anemones

Almost obligatory at this time of year are the Japanese Anemones.  These hitched a lift into the garden with something I bought from an Open Gardens plant stall.  

3. Salvia Amistad

I talked about pots last week, and this plant did get a mention then.  It's back again this week because the flowers have obligingly opened up somewhat more.  It's a lovely rich colour, but I do find it a little difficult to mix with other plants successfully.  

4. Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'

Scrolling down, I'm thinking that perhaps Amistad would look rather dramatic with this Helianthus 'Lemon Queen', although its perhaps a little too dramatic for my taste.

I'm hoping these flowers stick around for a while because there should be a nice blue aster flowering soon to complement them.

5. Dahlia 'David Howard'

'David Howard' is an old favourite in this garden, as I'm sure it is in many of yours.  It's a fantastic colour and is complemented so well by the dark leaves,  

6. A Little Project

After ten or so years, the gate posts in the Potager have unfortunately rotted through and need to be replaced.  This means digging out the concrete that was used to cement them in.  It's hard work.  

Mr B, not me, is doing it.  The replacements are sturdier and hopefully will last well.

That's all I have room for this week.  I'll be mostly tidying this weekend.  Cutting back the plants that are looking past their best and picking some more giant courgettes.  Thanks as always to the Propaagator for hosting Six on Saturday.