Henley’s been working his plot for 16 years since moving to a house with a smaller garden and he’s proof that it’s never to late to sign up for a veggie patch at an allotment. If you’ve ever told yourself you’re too old/too unfit/too scared to try something new then don’t believe it. If you’re not already growing your own food I’d bet my entire harvest that you’ll feel younger and fitter when you turn your hand to gardening. Not to mention the wonderful support you’ll get from your allotment neighbours. 
Henley can’t see so well now so perhaps that’s why he scatters such beautiful vivid flowers around his plot. 
Henley still sows his own seed and carefully tends fragile seedlings in his greenhouse at home. At 95 he’s probably our oldest allotment resident. I think he’s an inspiration and he loves a good natter too.
My ornamental flower knowledge is a bit sparse so feel free to chip in and reveal the identity of these lovelies.
95 ? What an inspiration ! Cheers Henley. 🙂
Wonderful assortment of Dahlias and lovely penstemon.
The flowers have already been named. I believe those that toil the soil have a better understanding of life!
How wonderful, please send Henley hugs from Bag End.
I want to still be gardening like that when I am 95!
I adore big bold flowers like these. You’ve inspired me to see if I can find some in town today.
Tell Henley his dahlias are outstanding and that he has beaten my great-uncle who was gardening until he was 94.
I shall certainly pass on your best wishes to Henley – he’ll be tickled pink just like his dahlias. Thanks for help with naming everyone :o)
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