In My Garden

December Colour

Written by John Metcalf. Posted in In my garden

Cotinus coggyria Royal PurpleAfter abundant rain, the garden is still reviving and weed seedlings are growing apace. Many plants have made new growth and are looking much fresher after the earlier prolonged drought. Still some colour but without the richness of summer intensity, and as yet only a few very light frosts.

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Pictures taken December 5th 2009 by John Metcalf