We had a gorgeous October this year with plenty of sun and temperatures in Gravesend reaching 20°C on a couple of occasions, although it is usually 3°C cooler in Meopham. Lack of rain meant that the garden was in much need of water so we had to continue using the watering cans. By the end of the month this year’s fantastic crop of tomatoes finally came to an end.
A tomato weighing in at 450 grams (03/10/09)
Tomatoes growing outside the back door (03/10/09)
Tomatoes growing in the vegetable garden (03/10/09)
Autumn raspberries (03/10/09)
French marigolds – a black fly repellent (03/10/09)
Fuchsia (03/10/09)
A fuchsia visited by a wasp (03/10/09)
A white rose that climbs into the cherry tree (03/10/09)
Michaelmas daisy (03/10/09)
A pale yellow dahlia (08/10/09)
Nasturtium (08/10/09)
Sloes in the hedge between the vegetable plot and front garden (08/10/09)
The Jerusalem artichokes are in flower. (08/10/09)
Marigold (08/10/09)
The hops are now past their best. (08/10/09)
Fuchsia magellanica var. molinae – this variety can be used as a hedge and is hardy. (12/10/09)
Fungi on a tree stump (12/10/09)
This pear grows on the west wall of the office. (12/10/09)
Japanese anemone (12/10/09)
Miniature rose (12/10/09)
A corner of the terrace – still with plenty of colour (12/10/09)
Boston ivy (24/10/09)
Autumn raspberries (26/10/09)
Chrysanthemums (26/10/09)
The back door (26/10/09)
Pergola with grape vine (26/10/09)
East side of house (26/10/09)
One of the very few apples on our Bramley tree this year (26/10/09)
Japonica fruit – these can be used like quince but are small and hard. (26/10/09)
The winter lettuces are starting to grow. (26/10/09)
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