1 - Fossilised monkey puzzle
2 - Feeling great
3 - A capable gardener
4 - So pleased
5 - A head wreathed in foliage
6 - Distraction - its fishy
7 - Jelly for game
8 -
Fossilised monkey puzzle is jet. I don't know if that inspires anyone to come up with an answer. I'm having trouble thinking of any colours that are 7 or 9 letters.