My last day lily (except for a plant I suspect may be a Stella D'Oro, but its origins are buried in the past). I never knew this day lily was a rebloomer but this giant yellow lily, with a lovely fragrance, saved the last bloom for today in my front garden.
I had everything from A (for asters, in my back yard), given to me as a free gift by a plant nursery several years ago.
...to Z, for zinnias (at our community garden plot).
And everything in between - so much that I had to make not one, but two, collages. The first one has everything from cleome, to my petunias, to tall phlox and geraniums.
I could bore you with zinnias (more from my community garden). I love them as they open.
I love them when they are more open.
I love them when they are fully open.
One of my white marigolds, with various other plants.
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And, I also think of those being impacted today by the storm that is now Tropical Storm Florence. We may get it Tuesday, but most of its fury will be gone.
And a blogging acquaintance of mine, who lives in Alberta, Canada, received her first snow on Thursday. Say it ain't so, Joe.
Seize the day.
Join the host of Garden Bloggers Bloom Day, Carol over at May Dreams Gardens, and other bloggers who post the flowers in their lives every 15th day of the month.
Thank you, Carol!
That's quite a diversity of blooms that you have there. A to Z, indeed! And all beautiful. Happy Bloom Day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I have never heard of white marigolds - very interesting!
ReplyDeleteHappy Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day!
I understand that Burpees labored for some 56 years to develop them. In 1954 they started to hold a contest for the first home gardener who could send them such seeds - and a woman, somewhere in the 1970's, won a $10,000 prize. There are several on the market now. I bought these as plants from a local nursery who grows all their own annuals onsite.
DeleteFrost in October? Really. We have such a different climate in southern California. We may have a cooler Halloween, but so many Halloweens are pretty hot. We hope for cooler weather coming, but we don't really expect it until November.
ReplyDeleteLots of beautiful blooms in your gardens! I can't believe you uttered the "F" word. Like some happy annual that blooms like there's no tomorrow, I'll be in denial about such an event until it actually happens. Happy GBBD!
ReplyDeleteCute little asters. I love zinnias bright primary colors. Mine did so poorly this year.
ReplyDeleteOur first frost date is in October, but usually it's pretty nice all month. Actually, according to many sources, the frost dates have moved closer to November, thanks to climate change.
You said the “s” word ....not ready to hear about snow...
ReplyDeleteSo pretty zinnias are blooming at your part,have a great week
ReplyDeleteLooking great. We don't have to worry about frost for a few months yet, but I remember the feeling when we lived in the Hudson Valley.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. Happy bloom day...Enjoy your awesome garden.
ReplyDeleteTreat to eyes, so beautiful blooms.
ReplyDeleteI love these posts of yours, Alana. Brighten up my day.
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