From the window, and it’s window viewing only at the moment for a couple of reasons, it looks as though the summertime fairy has touched the garden with her flower wand. Most of the roses are in bloom right now, opened out by the recent heat and rudbeckias, dahlias, fuchsia and asters add to the show. It’s a mix of autumn and summer. I know this won’t last too long, but at this moment in time, it’s there to be enjoyed.
But why window viewing? First, it’s pouring rain, secondly (and more importantly) there’s a large wasp nest in the garden. I won’t go near the garden right now, it’s September, they’re active and very aggressive. I’m keeping my distance until the nest has been removed. My husband had a double sting this week, and that’s enough of a warning for me.
As for the weather, our temperatures dropped to a very cool 13C yesterday and autumn sweaters are back in style. Summer has moved on until next year.
So this week’s Six on Saturday selection relies on a few photos taken earlier in the week, before the sting and the nest discovery.
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Notes From My Garden 