Autumn approaching at the Orchard

The flower patch is losing its colour with the cornflowers almost over and the snap dragons looking sad. They have had a second flush in previous years but just one spike per plant this year. Cosmos still producing blooms and the scabious a late addition.

The last gladioli now picked, they have been fantastic. 

Zinnias have been a great success as well.

The stars of the patch are the reliable Rudbekia which are performing magnificently and profusely, providing daily bunches.

We have had the first sweet corn depriving the Badgers of their favourite food. They are getting revenge with the parsnips.

daily raspberries and the wonderful blackberries, so unlike brambles.

The magic beans never give up with bags full every day.

Feeling sad that we are off next week leaving the orchard in full swing but it's been a very good growing year, and fun to record it