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Winter came earlier this year and most deciduous trees in my garden were bare by the beginning of November. The leaves on one cherry tree on our road though has persisted a golden yellow until the end of this month despite the cold and fierce winds. While the leaves on the Virginia creeper that crept over from my neighbours garden had dropped by the end of October the leaves on the stems in his garden remained a spectacular red for another three weeks. One almost suspects them of being glued on.
Winter is the time I appreciate my evergreenss. The picture at the top of this page should show why. The pampas grass is no longer an nuisance but an asset.
Other plants that enliven the colder months are the winter flowering viburnums both deciduous and evergreen. Viburnum bodnantense not only gives colour but also perfume through November to February. One wonders what insects it can possibly attract. The evergreen viburnum on my porch has a slightly shorter flowering period and a less nostalgic perfume but it welcomes one home when there is little else to cheer.
The pond developed a leak again. Chris and I emptied it and Chris mended the large hole with duck tape. I have filled it again and moved the waterlily and bullrushes to different parts of the pond in the hope that frogs may find them more useful. The water level has still fallen below lining level but is not as low as it was.
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