Chasing autumn colours part II

The waterlilies in Waterlily House were really impressive, even more than usual for some reason. I guess some things seem even more special or exotic in Covid times.

I like how in the corners things aren’t as perfect, so climbers just get to do their thing.

I watched the gardeners plant bulbs for the early spring display, and just last week I planted some hyacinths, daffodils and tulips for the first time in our garden. I watched a YouTube clip that suggested grating soap onto the soil on top of the tulip bulbs would deter squirrels, and it seems to have worked so far. It just looks really weird, like someone has spilt loads of parmesan in the border… I’m excited to see what pops up in the spring, if anything. It’ll be a surprise!

I’ve never seen a tree with mustard coloured leaves before.

Walking around Kew is a lot like walking around the V&A; it doesn’t matter how many times I go, as there always seems to be something I’ve never seen before. I’ve somehow missed this section before, where the plants are planted by family.

This pergola has 26 rose varieties growing on it in early summer. Must make sure to seek it out next summer. And look at these two… They’ve been close friends since Reception when they were 5, and I loves it.

I’m seriously crushing on grasses at the moment. My Pinterest garden folder is full of them. I’m going to have a go at planting them in the spring. Something else to look forward to.

Also found this little bonsai garden display for the first time. Aren’t they wonderful? I remember when they were popular in the 80’s, but I was too young to appreciate the madness of pruning actual trees this small. My uncle had some back then, but I’m pretty sure he hasn’t kept them going since.

Some of these on the other hand were 50 years old.

Crazy, right?

And stunning they are too.

Fellow photographer snapping away. She patiently waited for people to walk out of shot and for the light to be right, only to have her memory card be full. I felt for her.