Sometimes life can seem a bit of a drag especially when our promise of a summer never comes and we are now saying goodbye to something we never had as autumn starts to set in. As gardeners we are forever the optimist as we are always looking ahead with enthusiasm. Summer comes to an end and we are busy planting bulbs for spring and look forward to seeing those early splashes of colour. This is quickly followed by our enthusiasm for getting ready for summer, sowing seeds and planning baskets and new areas of the garden. The same can be said for autumn as although we are sad to see the summer months go we are enthused by the stunning displays that autumn can bring. Always looking ahead in hope is a standard gardeners approach to the garden and has to be admired. This practice is something a friend…
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