Weirdly Odd

28th October 2022:  Today’s temperature is 64º Fahrenheit / 18º Celsius - which [apparently] is warmer than 97% of temperatures recorded on this date since records have been taken.  This might explain why I am even more confused than usual when surveying ‘the estate’.  I think the plants are similarly out-of-kilter because they seem to be getting a greenery spurt-on, flowering and even buds are appearing. It as though it is Spring – but in October!  For my Australian friends – this is VERY ODD for the northern hemisphere!!  

Normally (whatever that might be) the weather in the UK during November (less than a week away) ranges from “poor to unpleasant” depending on the destination. Average temperatures in London are a daytime maximum of 12°C (53°F), and a minimum night-time temperature of around 6°C (42°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. Edinburgh is colder with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (49°F) and minimum night-time temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and again moderate rainfall.  So – generally unpleasant.  

However, my cosmos (annuals), nasturtiums, feverfew, geraniums, hollyhocks, sweet peas (perennials) are all flourishing.  Don’t get me wrong – I like that it is still attractive, and the bees are buzzing, and the birds are happily foraging – BUT it is of some concern when it is probably an indicator of global warming.

Should these (below) all be flowering so profusely at the end of October??