Gladioli

Checked over the gladioli tonight: only four had discernible flower stems, two of which were spent (and thus were removed), and I brought the other two in. Having checked, it appears that it's not necessary for the leaves to die back before lifting them (although it might be preferable, I suppose): the usual criterion is to wait 6-8 weeks after flowering. As most of them appear to be blind this year, that doesn't help overmuch. While---if in the ground---they'd tolerate a frost, as they're in pots the frost might freeze the soil too much, which wouldn't be good. I think I might lift them this coming weekend, and get them stored for the winter. It isn't expected to get too cold this week (though it's very wet), so they should be fine waiting.

Strained off the rosehip juice that was prepared yesterday, too, which is looking tasty. It's been frozen for the time being: it'll probably be made into apple & rosehip jelly nearer Christmas.