The growing season here is so fleeting here in upstate New York, but that is why it is so cherished. In just the blink of an eye, frost would have hit, and snow will be back on the ground. Or so it seems on this September Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, where gardeners gather from all over the world to show what is blooming in their yards or homes.
In another week, it will be fall. Here in my zone 5b garden near Johnson City, in upstate New York, the fall flowers are opening on a beautiful sunny and mild day.
One of our several hardy mums.
Another mum.
Our Japanese anemones are just starting to open.
We still have summer flowers - for example, these garlic chives, which make great cut flowers for my kitchen table.
Thank you again, May Dreams Gardens, for hosting this monthly meme. Please visit some of the other garden blogs linked to Garden Bloggers Bloom Day and see the beauty in our world.
Today's post is also linked to the #Septemberchallenge hosted by the blog Everyday Gyaan.
Never had any luck with asters. Yours are lovely. I never thought about cutting the garlic chives and using them inside as flowers. Probably would keep bugs out of the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteYour late summer flowers are beautiful, especially those asters. The dark purple is particularly striking. Happy Bloom Day!
ReplyDeleteDelightful blooms! Cheerful and bright :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers. You're already anticipating frost? Yikes. I'm wondering if we're going to keep our nice cool down. (I already saw the weather report. Nope, we're going to warm back up again.)
ReplyDeleteAll is beautiful. Actual things are doing pretty good in North Idaho. Plant Marigold and zinnia quite late and looks like they will be blooming soon.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on
Thank you for sharing the loveliness of your garden, Alana. I love daisies.
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful garden!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this post and giving me the idea to also participate!
I just started a new blog last week about gardening and crafting. You are always welcome visit if you want.
Greetings, Sofie
http://sofies-succulent-beads.blogspot.be/2015/09/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-september-2015.html
I share your feelings about the late summer blooms. Pretty as they are, especially that first aster, it means winter is on the way. And it's come round far too quickly!
ReplyDeleteMy New England asters are just starting here in Virginia. I think pinching them back delays blooming, but the pollinators that are coming out at the same time love them.
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