Sam Preston

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A lovely autumn day here today. Hoping to get the grass cut & tidy up a bit. Have a super day everyone 😊

‘Beneath the surface’ - acrylic on board

Dahlias still blooming. They really are a joy.

The centre of the lower garden in all it’s autumnal glory

The wind has finally dropped so it’s safe for Ted & I to venture into the garden to do some tidying up. Lots of lovely leaves on the paths which are now in the mulching nets. Gardeners gold!

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Despite being battered by the strong winds, rose Olivia Austin is determined to produce some last blooms.

What an amazing rose Zephirine Drouhin is. Blooms this late which have survived the stormy weather. The scent is wonderful.

Morning all. It’s the tail end of the storm so I’ve been out in the garden to check on damage. Quick temporary fixes to support roses & plants battered by the strong winds. A few runner beans & tomatoes are a surprising bonus. Lots for green chutney. Have a super day everyone 😊

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Despite a late start, the cosmos are still putting on a show

A gorgeous azalea providing a pop of colour in the rain

Surprisingly the large bloomed dahlias haven’t suffered from the wind, rain & chilly weather

Another dahlia still in bloom

The garden is rapidly moving into autumn mode but some of the dahlias are still going strong despite the cold wet weather.

Some Maclura pomifera (Osage Orange) gathered at the archeologica arborea, Umbria.

The wisteria walkway in the beautiful garden La Foce, situated in the countryside between Montepulciano, Chianciano, Pienza & Sarteano. Stunning gardens & house once owned by Iris Origo, author of War in Val d’Orcia ( a super diary read). Well worth visiting.

Pics I took of some enormous chestnuts & pomegranates in Lippiano, Italy. They were delicious.

Returned from Italy to find this lovely harvest of tomatoes, chillies & a squash.

Pics from a garden I visited today