Something may have "got" the squirrels! Having been plagued by them stealing nuts and even wrecking a bird-feeder on occasions, this year, for the first time, I have a small harvest of decent-sized cob nuts from the little tree which grew from a seedling in my brother's garden some 20 years ago. Seeing some lying about on the ground I nearly ignored their edible potential - as they didn't rattle I took them to be empty but in fact just the opposite is true. I may even make a nutty merignue!
Surprisingly fine day yesterday but there was tidying up to do after some strong winds during the week. Have decided that shorter dahlias might be a better idea next year - less work and some of the big ones are a bit dominant. On the other hand shorter ones seem more vulnerable to ear-wigs - shook another one out of a flower pot trap yesterday (very effective method!). They also need a lot of water. Although I'm sure it's rained here since last weekend I realised that some dahlias were wilting by the afternoon - and recovered after a few cans of water. They have responded well to a feed of Tomerite last weekend. Just hope the frosts hold off a bit longer. While I am on the dahlia topic, I was surprised to find one really healthy-looking plant of d. Seduction is producing blind buds - must look into the cause.
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