Raking leaves and digging out Horta's

Everyday we rake leaves now. There are a lot of leaves, and it is good fun to do with Ces.

The leaves also fall in the ponds and I try to fish them out. It is a tiresome job and not very effective. Next year I want a netting in November over the pond.

It seems like the leave falling season lasts forever, but really it is only one month.

In the background you can see I have made a start with digging out the horta's. Horrible plants: full of snails and cluttering up all the space.

In the foreground the purple 'Lanterns' that I bought. I wonder if they will return next year???