We visited Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire and I was surprised at how many plants were still in flower and how many bright colours there were to still enjoy in the walled garden. There were huge dazzling displays of dahlias all around the garden in pale pinks, vivid pinks, golds, oranges and white. Bright yellow rudbekias were still going strong and the ornamental grasses shone golden in the late autumn sun.
We visit this garden regularly and at different times of year and it never fails to disappoint. I'm not sure if I've visited this late in October before, but it was as stunning as ever and offered much more than I'd expected for this time of year - very uplifting as the days draw in and we head into winter.
There were some glorious pumpkin and squash displays in the greenhouse too, as it's been Halloween this week - all those bright yellows and oranges together that ring of autumn. To round off our visit, we had a venture around the pathways of the estate to enjoy the sights of the turning trees and their splendid colours and then it was time to warm up and head off to the cafe for an afternoon tea - everyone was sat outside making the most of the sunshine.
On leaving the shops and the main courtyard behind, we were offered some free pumpkins. So homeward bound and carrying our pumpkins to the car, I was already savouring the idea of making pumpkin soup and enjoying a traditional Halloween evening...
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