I’ve been away most of September and the garden is looking neglected, but to continue my year’s diary…
Hedges need trimming and plants cutting back. Not a lot has changed since the end of last month and we are now slowly drifting into Autumn.
Sedums come into their own at this time of year.
As do Michaelmas Daisies [asters]
The Monkshood [Aconitum carmichaelii] seem to have grown taller this year, they are probably the most poisonous plant in the garden.
Cimicifuga simplex racemona brightens up a shady corner
and a late flowering Phlox paniculata Norah Leigh does the same
The less showy Physostegia virginiana, the Obedient Plant named because it will stay in any position you twist it to, makes an effort to flower.
Otherwise it is seeds and berries.
The Cornus kousa fruit soon goes off but apparently can be used for making wine – next year.
The birds love the Cotoneaster berries
and my Monkey Puzzle tree has started producing ‘cones’ 
But really we are heading into Autumn.