I was able to spend a welcome couple of hours on the plot last Wednesday, which was sunny and surprisingly mild.
I’d bought 15 tulip Golden Apeldoorn bulbs at the trading shed last Sunday for only £1-50 which I planted in a large container, and should look good when they flower.
Apart from that I was just pottering as there really is nothing more that needs doing before the onset of winter. There is still some colour thanks to the Twinkling Stars which I have found out are aster pilosus var. pringlei Monte Cassino, and the last few roses Pretty Lady.
The dogwood (cornus alba Sibirica) leaves have turned bright red and have started to drop exposing the red stems for which this plant is noted.
The crocosmia leaves are turning golden yellow, and will darken considerably before dying back completely.
Have a good week!
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Lovely to see bits and bobs hanging on – I think I shall have to get a dogwood for a bit of winter colour
Elaine it sure is. Mine just appeared on the plot which was a real bonus. xx
It was nice for you to potter for a while anyway,Flighty. It is also nice to still see a bit of lingering colour.
Cath it was much needed! I agree. xx
Today was a great outdoorsey day here, manured tunnel beds and cleaned pots outside
The tulips are a nice variety, I’m looking forward to seeing all the different bulbs popping up when spring arrives. It’s good that a few blooms are hanging on, though I’m sure it won’t be long until it gets too cold for them.
Jo and a good colour. Me too what with crocus, daffodils, narcissus and now tulips. It is, and I’m sure you’re right. xx
Pottering around at this time of year is a great thing to be doing on the allotment, Mr F. It sounds like a very relaxing way to pass a bit of outdoor time.
I have sourced some extra Crocosomia from a friend’s garden, but, as it has been icy and frosty here, it is not ideal for trying to dig out the plants, nor create a few holes in the garden, at least not from where I am standing!
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Menhir especially in the relatively warm sunshine! It sure is.
They could be left to the spring if you find that you’re not able to do it now. xx
There is nothing nicer than being able to potter, especially after a busy season, then you can take stock and re-think any changes needing to be made. You do still have lot’s of colour though, much more than me. I was surprised to see a single tiny red poppy flowering today.xxxxx
Snowbird I do so agree, and that’s what I do. I’m sure that it’ll be short lived. The poppy must have been a welcome sight! xx
I’m a definite potter given that that is my last name!
Doris but of course! xx
Always a plus to appreciate a mild day in November, and good to see you took the opportunity to potter about. Lovely to have some colour
Can’t wait to see your tulips, however, not wise to hold my breath for months 
Glo yes indeed, and glad that I was able to do so. It sure is. Nor me, but it’s it’s a long wait as they wouldn’t be flowering to April/May. xx
We had a hard frost on Sunday but there are still bits and pieces flowering. It’s a real treat to get some good weather at this time of year and to be able to get out and enjoy the plot. Hope you have a good week, Flighty. WWx
Welly we did too. Yes days like that are a real bonus. Thanks, and you too. xx
Good deal on the tulips! Hope they’ll bloom well for you. Nice to see a rose this late in the season.
Nikki it sure was! Me too. It is, but today’s wet and windy weather will have finished them off probably. xx
It’s nice to see a bit of colour in the garden. I hope you enjoyed your pottering.
Joanne it sure is. I did indeed. xx
I love tulips in pots – almost as much as I love dogwoods!
Janet me too. The dogwood stems are an amazing colour, revealed now the leaves have dropped. xx