Planting tulips

Potted up some tulip bulbs this morning. Freebies that I got from Thompson & Morgan along with some seeds. The last time I planted tulips it was directly into the ground and they did well until the roe deer found them. So this lot are getting some protection in their pots on what is euphemistically known as the sun terrace at the south-east side of the house.

Pieces of old yogurt pot are being used as labels. There are ten of each of "Queen of the Night", "Flaming Flag", "Fontainbleu", and "Menton". The bits of shell and stone from near the Irrepressible Rose are at the bottom of one of the pots.

Looking up from my potting by the shed, this was my view of Monster Cypress corner (where I've been having the most recent bonfires) and above it in the wood beyond.

Then it was time for some tea and a jam and cheese 'piece' on the heel of the loaf.

The Rhododendron luteum is having a slight autumn flowering.

There are very few montbretia flowers this year because the deer seem to have discovered their deliciousness as snacks. They eat the leaves too.