Probus Garden visit

I really enjoyed the morning with the latest group visiting the garden despite the rain. Luckily there were many gardeners among the group who came prepared to walk around  and get a bit wet.Having a group of about 20 allows me to talk to people more and many people went away with cuttings to try at home.
I also learn a lot about the people who visit and hear plenty of stories about old cars when people come across the little Fords in the garage. One lady was so delighted to see the Abutilons or Chinese lanterns because they reminded her of her mother which just shows how evocative a single plant can be.
Thanks to Jan and Chris my friends from the Obi Valley who came up and prepared the delicious morning tea.My Mum's home cooking also was a hit with her monte carlos , honey jumbles and date loaf on offer along with the freshly baked scones.
When people come to visit The Shambles , I hope that they can feel relaxed and unhurried as they explore the pathways and look at the plants.I always say that when you come to our garden it is not a "show " place,it has weeds and it is often changing .I do my best to make the garden look good if visitors are on the way and often it looks it's best when only the family are here to see it.
Lately we have been improving the nursery area and have had a wall and windows constructed on the car garage that greatly improves the view from the garden.
 I have been sowing lots of seeds in among my plants where there are potentially sunny spots. A variety of vegetables are in pots , the sweet peas are in and all that is needed is some lovely Autumn weather to get them growing.

The best thing about our garden is that there is always something new to see. If not in the planting there will often be some new art work or construction. I have just been given several boxes of tiles and plan to create some mosaics for the garden over winter.
Here is Cooper waiting to welcome the visitors or maybe just thinking about the scones.
Happy gardening
Kyleigh