dahlia

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I had assumed that this would be a post dominated by Autumn leaves rather than flowers, but here I am again, starting a GBBD post with the faithful pot marigolds. Their accompanying tomatoes have long since been relegated to the compost heap, but they are still going strong. The Dahlias are slowing down, but still…
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Until last week I would have said I loved red in the garden. I would have felt no need to qualify this. Dahlia ‘Bishop of Auckland’ is one of my favourite plants. I love the Arctotis I have grown in pots this year, but by far my favourite is the deep orangey red one, ‘Flame’….
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This is my first foray into ‘Garden Bloggers Bloom Day’, so I am excited and nervous all at the same time. Confused, too, as it is also Wednesday, so in theory I guess I do another post for ‘Wordless Wednesday’?! Anyway, here goes… The first thing I see when I venture out the patio door…
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