Tag Archives: autumn tints

A Golden Glow for September GBFD.

When the curtains are first drawn back in a morning,  the light is different, there is a golden glow now which is so different from a couple of weeks ago. The leaves are starting to turn colour and with all … Continue reading

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Was 2012 a Washout ?

Not really ! I started preparing this post by looking through all my photos for this year and re-reading some of my posts. There seem to be so many photos of plants looking absolutely sodden and covered with raindrops, so … Continue reading

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The Golden glow of November.

Yes, another tree post, I think November is the month for trees with their wonderful changing colours. Autumn has arrived later this year than usual in this SW corner of the UK, but it was well worth the wait. The … Continue reading

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Wonderful Acers at Westonbirt.

I was so worried that we had missed the wonderful show of colour at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire, but yesterday we went and the colours were absolutely amazing. Lots of leaves had fallen but there were still plenty left for … Continue reading

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The start of the Autumn Fireworks. GBFD.

No, I don’t mean the things that go bang in the night,  just the beautiful colours that are now being revealed as the green colour in the leaves is turned off and we are able to see all the different … Continue reading

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Foliage for September GBFD

No sooner does summer arrive at last, than the leaves start turning colour on some of the plants as if to say, enjoy it while you can, autumn isn’t far behind. Some of the foliage is still beautifully green, like … Continue reading

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August Foliage GBFD

Some of the foliage in the garden has started to take on autumnal tints, but I am not ready for autumn yet!  This first one is a photo of the leaves of Geranium Spinners

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Wow for Westonbirt.

We have had the most wonderful visit to Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucestershire, a few days ago, to experience all the fantastic autumn tints that they have at this time of year, and I have just got to share the photos … Continue reading

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