Pembrokeshire Sun

Saturday was amazing in Pembrokeshire. The sun was shining, which prompted us to have an early run on the coastpath. We were greeted by a cacophony of bird song at the Lilyponds, as the water glimmered in the early morning sun, no nicer place to live when the weather is this kind. I knew as soon as I returned home I would be tempted to spend time in my garden. I have ordered my seeds for this year and although I have no heat in the greenhouse I felt so tempted to get something going. I began by tidying up the border by the front door. The Eupatorium that has taken centre stage for the last few years was looking very woody, so I decided to split it and put some rooted pieces in pots. This plant is seen in abundance in Aberglasney Gardens near Carmarthen. It attracts butterflies and bees and very easy to grow. The wild variety is known as Joe Pye weed and commonly seen in the hedgerow. I then noticed Papaver Patty's Plum was sending out tiny babies, I rescued five or six and potted those up too. They are now in the greenhouse enjoying a bit of shelter and hopefully will develop into healthy plants in late Spring. I also managed to cut back the leaves of the Epimedium which has beautiful delicate yellow flowers waitng to showcase themselves soon. The wedding bed has been tidied and looks a bit better, but bare. There is a lot to think about for me this year, getting the garden in shape, helping Rachel with the wedding plans, dare I say find an outfit. I would like the garden to look colourful for her big day. As its September and we both love deep jewel colours it shouldn't be too difficult after last years trial run, I even had sweetpeas in September. My next task is preparing the borders, adding mulch to retain moisture, cutting back plants that need it and get seed sowing. Perfect after a stressful day at work.