The nights are rapidly drawing in now and today its distinctly nippy at 7degrees but still the Japanese anemone blooms on in the front garden. Its the only one left now having had lots for years. They make me think of my grandmother as apparently her garden in Bonchurch was full of them at this time of year

ON the way up to Billy Mill roundabout there have been roadworks all summer and autumn with a resulting area of bare ground. Now there are a few brave plants pushing their way up into the autumn cool including this brave poppy.

Horse chestnut trees are under threat, joining so many of true native trees. This year the conkers are noticeably smaller, the hips there usual size as a comparison