Lately: Gardening, October and Walks with Polly

As soon as autumn lands the desire to nest, drink mulled wine and layer up hits hard and fast. It’s my favourite season for sure. We have the chimney sweep booked, we’re planning Halloween fun and I’m browsing the shops for winter clothes, like you do. Don’t get me started on blankets, books and hot chocolate! Oh my.

Before the frost hits, I’ve been taking advantage of dry days and tidying up our garden borders, adding a few bedding plants here and there, while appreciating the blooms we still have. Violas, Heather and Geraniums have been cheering up our small space and our herbs are doing really well too but I’m not sure whether to bring them indoors soon before it gets too cold? Do potted herbs need to come back in? Spot the amateur gardener, folks.

We’ve been cracking on with other autumn gardening jobs including trimming back ivy, weeding (we only did this recently and they’re back with force!) and gathering leaves for the neighbourhood compost bin but I must admit, the urge to go back indoors for a hot cuppa and a slice of Battenberg cake outweighs being outside weeding!

This little lady loves gardening; her version of it being eating all the plants and digging to the centre of the universe, whilst guarding unearthed stones with a look of menace on her face. Don’t be fooled by that cuteness folks! Perhaps a walk beforehand next time will be better…

What are you getting up to in your garden this autumn?

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