I’ve cut off all the flower stems on the three clumps of blue flowering Asters, leaving about a foot. In early spring once new growth is showing I’ll then cut them all off at ground level. The biggest clump is now far too big so I’ll also be digging some of it up. That just leaves the white flowering Twinkling Stars to do when it finishes flowering.
I thought that the Rose Pretty Lady had finished flowering last month but I’m pleased to see that a handful of buds have appeared.
There are virtually no leaves on it and plenty of large orange-red hips so it does look slightly odd.
The Cosmos are still flowering well, as you can see with these light pink ones which have a red ring round the yellow centre. My apologies for the not very good picture.
I’ve also noticed a rather nice Pot Marigold Flighty’s Favourite which has pale lemon-yellow flowers, in complete contrast to the bright orange Oopsy Daisy. There are also a handful of Candytuft Fairy Mixed still flowering.
November has started off damp and mild with temperatures in the mid teens C / 60 F which has been ideal for all these.
Have a good weekend, and take care!
Flighty's plot 
I’ll be spending most of today doing the same. Everything will probably get frost zapped this coming weekend so it needs to go. I’m looking forward to clean garden beds and a couple of months of rest.
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Vero good for you. There’s usually a frost here during this month. That sounds good to me. xx
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It’s great working weather right now!! I have 7,000 steps in already (11:30) am est.
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The last gasp of autumn, giving pleasure a little longer than usual. It must be pleasurable.
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Menhir I’m certainly making the most of it. It is indeed. xx
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It will be interesting, thro’ ‘Global Warming’, to see how plants, especially flowering ones, adjust. HAGD Mike xx
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Anne yes, it certainly will be. Thanks, and you too. xx
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One has to admire the flowers that persist. Lovely to see the buds on Pretty Lady. I remember being given rose hip syrup as a child!
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Liz we sure do. Yes, it’s a most welcome sight. Me too. xx
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I think we’re all clinging onto our flowers for as long as we can!
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Sharon yes, I’m sure you’re right.
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Hi Mike,
I hope all is well with you. You’ve been busy plotting since I last checked in. I’ve managed to catch up on your posts, and other blogs I follow.
Take care and have a great weekend ahead xx
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Rebecca hello. Yes I’m okay, and hope you are too. I have indeed. Good for you and well done.
Thanks, you too and likewise. xx
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Glad to hear all is well with you. Same here xx
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It sounds like you still have colour on the plot, nice to see at this time of year.
Have a good end to the week, and a good weekend too. All the best Jan
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Jan I certainly have, and it sure is. Thanks, and you too. xx
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Will you be dividing the clump of asters in the spring to make more plants? I just now have my first aster plant so I’m not experienced with them…
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GretchenJoanna hello, and welcome. Yes, but I’ll be giving them to other plot holders. They don’t all spread very much or quickly, so let yours grow for a couple of years and see if it does. xx
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Surprising to hear about all that’s still blooming on your plot. Not many roses will bloom without foliage, but yours has been such a good specimen.
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Nikki they’ll hopefully keep going until it gets colder. That’s what I thought, it sure has. xx
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