Having a short time away from home, the garden has decided to take matters into its own hands. On my return I had a walk around assessing what needs to be done. I couldn’t believe how many baby strawberry plants have sprouted from their mothers, giving me a new supply to replenish the old tired plants or give away to friends. I have finally managed to plant out the baby kale plants. They have settled happily because the soil is so warm still after the fabulous September weather. I have discovered that I no longer have only one toad I have a whole family and some newts as well. I am pleased to see them and hope they will stay to eat any slugs and snails. My blueberry bushes have now turned a spectacular shade of red. In fact the whole garden looks so colourful and bright.
There is a tremendous amount of berries on our Holly and Sorbus trees, which will give the birds lots to eat. I must remember to get out the bird feeders and give them a good wash ready to fill them for the Winter time. I had a lot of trouble with squirrels last year, they managed to take down, destroy and try to bury any bird feeder I hung up even the square ones!
I have a lot of self seeded Verbena Bonariensis that seeded into the driveway. I moved them into pots and they are now ready to plant out into the main herbaceous border along with the Guara Lindheimeri that I have grown. They should settle in quickly because the soil is still so warm. I am an avid seed collector and have been out collecting the seeds of Nicotiana Sylvestris, fennel and coriander ready for next year. I store them into paper bags that I have brought my market fruit and vegetables in or brown envelopes or sometimes I have asked my local camera shop for the plastic film cases that they just throw away. All are great for seed storage.
Tags: Autumn, EcoCharlie Garden, Garden
