Glorious weather. No mists, but loads of mellow fruitfulness...largely in the form of gluts of quince and of sweet and succulent dark table grapes.
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Carlo Fedeli, gazing benignly across the leaf-strewn surface of the lily pond |
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A chaotic mess of fallen leaves, most of which look far too pretty to be cleared away... | | |
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The palm-path, snaking beneath the pine trees |
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One of the ancient cypresses, garlanded with parthenocissus in its autumnal glory |
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The church spire, reflected in the pond |
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Hydrangea Quercifolia Alice, showing off |
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a late flowering Crinum Magowanii |
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Crisp, clear skies, and warm sunshine |
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Not all of it looks autumnal...some still looks positively green and lush... |
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Two members of the gardening crew |
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Tonight's dinner:
Asparagus Mousses
Boned Chicken, stuffed with prosciutto and fennel seed, spit-roast; braised broccoli stalks
Treacle tart, with Ginger ice-cream