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Dixter Diary - Day 11
Today was absolutely beautiful with sunshine all day and temperatures around 68 degrees F. Â It was perfect working weather and I didn't even don the rain suit despite the heavy dew which is always...
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Dixter Diary - Day 12
I continue to enjoy my morning strolls out in the gardens as it is quite rewarding for not only photography but appreciating the sounds of wildlife. Â I've observed that weekends can get quite busy...
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Dixter Diary - Day 13
It was a busy day at Great Dixter with the Dachshund Fun Day in full swing from 11 am until 3 pm. There were a lot of Dachchunds there today but also many other dogs. Â I tried to get a count of dogs...
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Dixter Diary - Day 14
Today was another one with excellent weather although the temperatures are getting a bit chillier as we get closer to October. Â This morning was another excellent time to take photos as the the dew...
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Dixter Diary - Day 15
Today was another excellent one for both weather and involvement out in the gardens. Â I can't stop photographing this Sunk Garden above as it has become my favorite (particularly in the morning). Â I've...
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Dixter Diary - Day 16
Today was another exceptional one in terms of weather with sunshine and a cool breeze. Â The daytime temperatures are around 62 degrees F although it is quite a bit cooler in the shade. Â I love this...
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Dixter Diary - Day 17
While it hasn't rained in about 10 days or so, the morning dew is still quite heavy as seen on the cosmos above. Â I continue to enjoy my morning walks before work out in the gardens. Â I sometimes run...
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Dixter Diary - Day 18
Many of our preparations today involved getting ready for the big Plant Fair. Â Above and below are some neat decorations for the Great Dixter booth (nice job Cornelia!) which will be one of many...
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Dixter Diary - Day 19
The fog was heavy this morning at Great Dixter but it didn't affect the momentum for pre Plant Fair arrangements. Â I did get through the gardens this morning and captured some excellent photos and...
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Dixter Diary - Day 20
The second day of the Plant Fair was another success with plenty of attendees on another beautiful day. Â While it wasn't quite as busy as yesterday, both the Plant Fair and gardens had lots of people...
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Dixter Diary - Day 21
At least the Plant Fair weekend had excellent weather! Â Today was overcast with intermittent drizzle and rain. Â I ended up pretty soaked but we had a productive day. Â My morning tour was a bit shorter...
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Dixter Diary - Day 22
Today was another overcast day with drizzle and rain. Â Above is a Euphorbia leaf with morning rain beading up. Â Beautiful! The sun did appear briefly but regardless, lots of work was accomplished...
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Dixter Diary - Day 23
I gambled and didn't put on my rain suit today and we only had the lightest of drizzle on occasion. Â My rain suit has not held up well for various reasons but the day ended up being very enjoyable with...
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Dixter Diary - Day 24
It's been a true honor to be able to learn at Great Dixter over the past 24 days. Â Thanks again to Fergus for allowing me to participate and to Chanticleer (and Bill Thomas) for funding this experience...
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London - Day 1
I was able to say goodbye to Fergus and some other staff at Great Dixter early this morning then Victoria dropped me off at a train station and I boarded a train headed to London. Â The trains are...
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London - Day 2
While I only had one destination today, I think I walked about the same amount I did yesterday with my Friday jaunt throughout London. Â Today I took "the tube" (underground rail system) out to the...
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London - Day 3
Today started early with a walk to Holland Park which was Southwest of my hotel and well worth the 40 minute walk! Â This 54 acre park was already heavily used by joggers, walkers (and dogs) this...
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Back To Work
The flight back (9 hours) from London yesterday went well although as much as I tried to deny the jet lag, it has taken a toll for sure since my return! Â The photo above is the plane shadow on clouds...
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A Beautiful Autumn Day
The mornings are getting chilly and it looks like some frost over the next three nights or so. Â This should end the season for our annuals and tropical plants. Â In the mean time, we can enjoy the fall...
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Autumn Tasks - No Shortage
While the weather was quite pleasant today after some light morning sprinkles, the next two evenings promise some frost which will likely end our season for annuals and tropicals. Â We've been removing...
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