Today’s guest picture comes from our son Tony who was beside the sea when he took it but not in East Wemyss. He is having a break at Puerto Pollensa in Majorca.
I said goodbye to my sister Susan after breakfast this morning, thanking her for the hospitality which had made my brief trip south such a pleasure and made my way to Euston Station to catch the train to Carlisle.
Owing to a predisposition to train fever, I arrived a little early and had to spend some time sitting in the waiting room at Euston.
There are worse places to wait for a train on a sunny morning.
The train rain smoothly and punctually and arrived in time to connect with the bus back to Langholm. It was good to be back home again but the weather was not at all welcoming, with very heavy clouds and 40 mph winds. There was no chance of a quick pedal and even a walk was not inviting.
Autumn colour has moved forward while I was away and I took a picture of the poplars beside the church as I went over the suspension bridge.
I did get out into the garden to see what was left but the poor light and strong winds made taking pictures tricky so I settled for flowers that were either well sheltered or very sturdy.
I saw an article in the Gardeners’ World magazine saying that nerines were the thing to grow. Mrs Tootlepedal is way ahead of them.
When the fuchsias were moved, this one escaped the upheaval and has been secretly growing in the old spot.
Calendulas seem impervious to the weather.
And the ornamental strawberries continue to flower. The first one appeared on the blog on May 17th this year so they have been working hard. I wonder if they will make it to November and clock up half a year in flower.
The sedum is looking good but its chance of attracting butterflies may have gone for this year.
Many nasturtiums have turned up their toes but the ones against the house wall are still doing well.
A rudbeckia was very tired and needed a sit down on the bench.
We have some autumn colour of our own in the garden.
And one benefit of the hot summer and the recent strong winds is that walnuts are not hard to find. This is just part of the crop so far this year and it is easily the best crop that we have ever had.
I put some bird food out but there were few takers, just a couple of jackdaws, one seen here perching among the last of the plum tree leaves…
…and one looking rather diffident about pecking the fatballs.
A lone chaffinch is the perching bird of the day.
The forecast is good for tomorrow so I am hoping for some better pictures.
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It was lovely to have you to stay. The pictures were excellent and thanks for including the fuchsia.
I’m going to have to look up the ornamental strawberry next spring. It’s a pretty flower.
That’s a good crop of walnuts.
It is a pretty flower. It’s a bit of a creeper though like its edible relative so it needs looking after or it will get everywhere.
Great shots! 🙂
Tony’s stay in Majorca might be interesting weather wise if our experience of the moment stretches that far south. Rather wet…
He got away before the storms came. This was very lucky judging by the reports.
A very fine crop of walnuts.
Good to see you home, Tom!
As far as I’m concerned, home is best. What a crop of walnuts!
I thoroughly enjoyed your posts and photos from during your trip, but I didn’t comment on any of the posts because I didn’t want you to have to take the time to reply while you were with family and intrude on that time.
I also loved the flowers from today, they must have been a welcome sight after your trip.
You are most considerate and that is appreciated.
Home sweet home after your mini break and the flowers and walnuts gave you a lovely welcome.
It’s raining walnuts on us and our neighbours.