Category: Cheering up Mondays

Crocosmia ‘Firestars Scorchio’ – an explosion of colour that’s just right for Bonfire Night.

The dahlias may have finished for the year thanks to the recent frost but Chrysanthemum ‘Spartan Fire’ is still lighting . . .

Dahlia ‘Magenta Star’ spotted in a Cotswold garden this week.

It’s time to look ahead and plan for spring. Crocus are a favourite and I’ve been planting masses.

These slightly mad looking dahlias have been a delight all summer. ‘Dwarf Cactus Mix’ was grown from seed given to . . .

Clematis ‘Tranquility’ giving a calm start to October. I spotted this on Floyds Climbers and Clematis’ stand at the Malvern . . .

An elegant tulip to start the week. It’s time to start planning ahead for next year’s display. Follow The Chatty . . .

A splash of sunshine for a Monday. This is Iris ‘Symphony’.

One of this year’s new dahlias, ‘Brown Sugar’. Just right to cheer up a Monday.