Calendula Sunset Buff

A lovely day today.. almost feels autumnal. A gentle heat from the sun without being blistering.. perfect. I have taken away all the ivy from the garden gate and exposed the posts so that I can give it a new coat of stain. It is beginning to look a little dry so in order to keep it going a few more years.. needs must. 
A few other jobs in the garden too.. and I pulled up my first and only Elephant garlic.. it is huge! (extras)