I write this, in zone 5b upstate New York, as the last remnants of what was once the killer storm Hurricane Irma rain down on us, giving our garden a good soaking.
But no damage sustained, like others I know who live down in Florida. I didn't lose my power for some 60 hours, like a high school/college friend did. I am grateful I have a garden to show you, and my heart goes out to all those affected by Harvey and Irma.
Fall is replacing summer in my garden, as the focus shifts to late summer/fall flowers such as turtleheads and sedum. (Carol at May Dreams Gardens says the tall sedum below has been renamed. To me, it is, and will always be, sedum.)
A collage of flowers in my yard. The turtlehead is in the center right.
With fall, also comes native asters (I got this from a wildflower nursery in Ithaca, New York).
Japanese anemone.
I actually had several pansies "summer over" this year, and they are perking up.
A recently purchased mum (three plants in one pot) has betrayed my rule of not buying mums before fall. Well, it will be fall in another week.
Meantime, my summer annual favorites still bloom, such as this geranium.
Another geranium.
Tall phlox.
A heirloom 4 o clock, its seed purchased from Thomas Jefferson's Monticello last year. They reseeded and were buried in my asters.
And finally, alyssum.
My flowers get more precious to me each day, as the first frost approaches.
Want to see what is blooming in yards and homes all over the world? Join up with Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, hosted by Indiana gardener May Dreams Gardens, and see!
Welcome! I hope I bring a spot of calm and happiness into these uncertain times. I blog about flowers, gardening, my photography adventures, the importance of chocolate in a well lived life, or anything else on my mind.
Friday, September 15, 2017
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beautiful flowers
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLucky you getting some rain. Even my son who lives two miles away gets more rain than I do. Lovely blooms for you.
ReplyDeleteStrange how weather can be different in short distances, but my son (20 minutes away) and me sometimes have different weather, too.
DeleteSuch a beautiful post .I love garden views and garden stories.That mum of yours going to be a beauty. Loved all the pics
ReplyDeleteThank you, Doctor. I am going to try to remember to post another mum picture when the blooms are open more fully.
DeleteBeautiful blooms!
ReplyDeleteI have to remind myself not to buy mums yet, but soon! I have not seen three in one pot before. Very interesting
Happy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!
The three in one combo is popular here in the Northeast (mums in general are "big" this time of year). I'll try to remember to post when the blooms are open more.
DeleteI just enjoy their bursts of color- and don't know a single name
ReplyDeleteAs long as you enjoy, that is what counts.
DeleteI am not a gardener but I love how gardeners like you, and my wife, care about their plants.
ReplyDeleteWe do, Yogi. We do.
DeleteWonderfully colourful blooms!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteThe tall sedum has been renamed? No one told me. What was it before and what is it now? Did I have it labeled wrong on my post? Will Carol throw me off of GBBD? Oh dear, I am certainly in a panic now. Whatever should I do?
ReplyDeleteJeannie @ GetMeToTheCountry.blogspot.com
ps. I like your flowers. They are lovely.
Pretty. Just a couple more months before snow, right?
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