It’s been a while since I posted, principally because I’ve been very busy – and worn out. I did however managed to do some garden-related activities.
One was to give away a number of bay tree branches to a woman through Freegle. I wish now I had a photo of the tree before I started to trim it. No matter, it has in any case been further trimmed at the bottom, which means I can once more see the ground underneath and the new raised bed has even more contents now.
I also noticed that the unidentified volunteer tree in the front garden is looking very autumnal. In fact, it is just about the only red-leaved tree that I have – the rest of my flock turn yellow and generally only briefly before they fall. Anyway, it’s a shame the volunteer is so close to the house, as it means it will have to go.
Growing out of chaos 
A shame about the tree.
Yes, it is. Thank you, Derrick.
It looks very pretty so maybe you can enjoy it until the leaves fall and then move it.
Yes, it is so pretty.
Your volunteer looks like a cherry of some sort – very pretty, too! Sorry you have been working so hard and have become exhausted. 🙂
Thank you, Clare.
I think the volunteer could well be a cherry as the neighbours have one. I’ve not seen any blossom on it but that could be because it is so young.