My only visit to the plot so far this week was yesterday morning. It was rather damp underfoot so I mostly pottered.
The weather is rather unsettled at present, being chilly, rainy and windy, so it’s not surprising that the now reddish-brown leaves on the cornus (dogwood) are beginning to drop. I filled an old compost bag with ones I collected from the ground all around the tree to add to both compost heaps. I’ll be doing that several more times over the next week or two.
The weather is also taking it’s toll on the remaining flowers, although looking round there are still pot marigolds Flighty’s Favourites including this shy one.
The rose Pretty Lady usually continues to flower right through autumn into early winter but this year has already finished, perhaps because it started several weeks earlier than usual.
Have a good weekend, and take care!
Flighty's plot 
That Flighty’s favourite hanging in there! The weather is certainly changing and autumn has arrived.
Take care.
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Liz along with afew others. It sure is. Thanks, and you too. xx
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Two nice pictures. The Cornus makes a nice blast of Autumn colour. The reticent Marigold is a little treat. If your temperatures are anything like where I am, you will need a few warm layers to keep comfortably pottering!
Have a good weekend. Mxx
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Menhir thanks. It certainly does. It did indeed. Yes, I’ve switched to warm winter gear this week.
You too. xx
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I like the angle of your marigold photo!
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Cathy good for you. xx
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Very chilly today! Is the dogwood a red-stem variety? Happy weekend x
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Karen it sure was. Yes, it is. Thanks, and you too. xx
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The weather has certainly been more changeable this week. Thankfully Storm Benjamin seems to have passed by now … although the wind was strong.
Cooler days are here for the moment and we alter the clocks(in the UK) this weekend … may yours be a happy one.
All the best Jan
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Jan yes it sure has. Same here. It certainly looks like it, and thanks. xx
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You’ve got a nice mix of materials for your compost all right there. Nice. And happy birthday, a smidge early!
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Nikki yes, I certainly have. Thanks, that’s much appreciated. xx
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The weather is definitely on the turn now, much colder when I step out of bed on a morning. I’m just hoping that we’re not in for a harsh winter.
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Jo it certainly is, and I’ve found it the same. Let’s hope not. xx
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Happy Birthday, Flighty! A little bit late… Nikkipolani leaked the news of your birthday…
I love calendula!! Your garden gives me encouragement to get out in my garden and keep cleaning up and planning for next year.
Willow willowscottage.blogspot.com
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Willow hello and thanks for your comment, it’s much appreciated. Good for you, me too they’re my favourite flowers. That’s good to know. xx
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