“A late summer garden has a tranquility found no other time of the year.” — William F. Longgood

Late Summer in our Gardens

Members took photos of their own gardens and those of others and spoke about the plants which are still doing well.

There was also a range of seeds to swap.

Display Table

 Sandra brought Dahlias ‘David Howard’ and ‘Le Baron’, Salvia, Sedums ‘Red Cauli’ and ‘Autumn Joy’, Aster, Salvia ‘Patio Blue’, Verbena and annual Mallow

 Amanda’s Datura (Angel’s Trumpet) which gives off a heady scent in the evening

Judith brought Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower), Rudbeckia ‘Cherry Brandy’, Verbena rigida and Nicandra

 

 Dorothy broughtSolanum capiscastrum, Citrus and Achimenes

Next meetings:

18^th September – Nigel Eaton’s talk “Adding colour to the Spring garden”.

2^nd October – Harvest Forum – Baking competition and Quiz.

Categories for baking competition:

1, Savoury Scones

2. Fruit Scones

3. Fruit Pie

4. Cake to include a vegetable

5, Shortbread