Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Last Flowers of Fall #WordlessWednesday #blogboost

Normally, we would have had at least a light frost by now where I live in the Southern Tier of New York, but this has not been a normal year.

Last night, around sunset, I took these pictures.
Nasturtiums won't take even a light frost, and here they still are.

These are hardy mums (they overwinter and come back) late to bloom but are starting to bloom just in time.
Pineapple sage, blooming like it never has for us.
Yes, these are white marigolds (with a yellow one at the bottom).

All around us, frost and freezes have hit, but somehow, my immediate neighborhood was spared.  I'm amazed.  And, unlike the beginning of October, I'm mentally ready to say goodbye.

I share with you a last look, because we will have heavy rain tomorrow and a killing frost by Saturday at the latest.

Goodbye, summer.



Joining Esha and Natasha, and Sandee, for #WordlessWednesday.


Day 30 of the Ultimate Blog Challenge #blogboost.
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12 comments:

  1. SandeeOctober 30, 2019 at 8:56 AM

    It's always sad to see the flowers go away, but you sure captured some beauty in October.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  2. Carol @Comfort Spring StationOctober 30, 2019 at 9:04 AM

    I love flowers - lovely photos!

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  3. gluten Free A_Z BlogOctober 30, 2019 at 9:08 AM

    So nice that you are still able to hold on to all those beautiful flowers before the frost hits you! Enjoy!

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  4. Cerebrations.bizOctober 30, 2019 at 9:51 AM

    Nothing like blooming flowers to lift one's spirits on the eve of Halloween.

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  5. songbird's crazy worldOctober 30, 2019 at 10:41 AM

    such pretty flowers.

    Yes, I think I'm ready for the change in the weather, too.

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  6. EshaOctober 30, 2019 at 12:03 PM

    So glad you shared those pretty blooms, Alana! I'd dread to see them all gone with the rain and the frost but that's the cycle of nature, I guess. And, also the cycle of life. What comes to life must also go some day.

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  7. Traveler In MeOctober 30, 2019 at 1:09 PM

    White marigold, first time I am hearing and seeing it ......wow!

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  8. Liz A.October 30, 2019 at 1:43 PM

    What a difference a month makes, eh? At least now you're prepared for the colder months.

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  9. Veronica LeeOctober 30, 2019 at 2:15 PM

    Goodbye flowers, goodbye Summer - 'til we meet again in Spring!

    Beautiful photos, Alana.

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  10. Rob GoldsteinOctober 30, 2019 at 4:23 PM

    They're such pretty flowers

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  11. CAACOctober 31, 2019 at 5:12 AM

    Alana,

    No doubt the last of the flowers for the season, eh? I can't believe it's the end of October. Cooler weather is pushing into our area tonight and our over night temps are expected to be around freezing. That's going to a rude greeting after this morning temps of 62 at 5am. I'll need my fleece jacket when I crawl out of bed tomorrow.

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  12. Lily LeungOctober 31, 2019 at 4:20 PM

    Lovely photos. I have a hard time growing nasturtiums. Only a couple would germinate and survive in my balconey box.

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