Dahlia Envy

A little trip chez Ross to install the tree peony in its new abode. I have to say that it was not entirely in agreement with the plan and demonstrated a certain reluctance to move, so it was quite a struggle getting it out. After we'd planted it it still did not look totally convinced:

but I'm sure in time it will grow to like it and will appreciate having more room to spread itself out. We are now left with An 'Ole, but there are one or two things grown this year and waiting to be planted up which can go in the gap. The third apple tree was also behind it and completely swamped - despite which it had valiantly produced one apple anyway - so it will also benefit. We have to accept that our garden seems to be really keen on growing fruit, so the least we can do is let it get on with it......

Other people's gardens, on the other hand, seem to like to produce spectacular dahlias and cosmos.......