October's here! As I type, it's 9 degrees C and sunny at 9:00AM. In the past week, the leaves on the trees finally began to turn and fall. We have yet to have a killing frost, which is very unusual. Typically, the first hard frost hits in early September. We've even had years where things get badly zapped in late August.
The pansies, alyssum (which smells HEAVENLY, like honey), and few little marigolds are still going strong. The row of Swedish Red pea plants is still alive and putting out flowers. We've dug some potatoes to have with meals, but otherwise, the majority of them are still in the ground.
The parsley, mint, Pineapple sage, sage, and oregano are still growing and in great condition - so much so that I've been trying to find people to share the herbs with so they don't go to waste.
The solitary pumpkin that set this year is still in the garden. The plant has been lightly touched by frost, but for the most part, covering it at night has protected it.
The potato patch (with a few pots of Georgian Fire and Red Russian garlic bulbils planted in the corner, marked by stakes).
Lou enjoying the sunshine beside a of pot of alyssum.
Sage and purple pansies
The Swedish Red pea plants are still putting out flowers (such a pretty colour!)
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