As you would expect of the Royal Horticultural Society, everything in the gardens at Harlow Carr is lovely. Whether that be sunflowers, nearing their end but still adding a bright splash of colour - or a mixed border in the kitchen garden:
A few interesting sculptures, like these kinetic 'sycamore seeds' that constantly move in the breeze...
Abundant produce in the vegetable areas: espaliered apple trees were laden with glossy fruit and I saw (for the first time, as far as I'm aware) chickpeas growing:
These vibrant blooms are commonly called autumn crocus but their proper name is Colchicum autumnale (meadow saffron). Their blooms flower in autumn before the leaves appear.
Oh and I do love a big, exuberant planter and they are very good at them at Harlow Carr:
Amazing how much is still in bloom. Maybe I need to plan a quick garden visit before it's too late this year.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing chickpeas growing (also a first for me). Those crocus (what I'd call them) look like what I think saffron comes from...but it may be a cousin of theirs. And what a lovely way to grow apples!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen chickpeas growing either. Lovely planters.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and a real early autumn treat!
ReplyDeleteThe photos are all so lovely.
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