In my zone 5b garden near Binghamton, New York we are feeling the breath of fall. The summer had been warmer than normal and also, for the most part, a bit dry.
Not only has the weather suddenly grown colder, but we may have a frost this weekend. WHAT?
It can't be. The end of the gardening season? No, please say noooooo..........
Even as I begin writing this post, I am heartsick over those on the West Coast who may not be joining us today; who have fled deadly fires or who are watching their gardens die as they are prohibited from watering. (The firefighters need every drop). I hope, if you are reading this, that you are safe. My thoughts are with you.
It seems like only yesterday that I was putting in plant orders at a local nursery that was offering curbside pickup. Eventually I felt comfortable enough to go to nurseries.
What a year.I must really enjoy my flowers now, while I can. They have brought me so much joy in a time of fear, uncertainty, and upheaval.
Where do I even begin? I'd like to share some of this happiness with you - Two of my lilies are re blooming. This is a very large yellow variety. There's a smaller one, also yellow.
Sedum. So dependable.
Garlic chives.
Purple Aster. I have two purple asters. The other one is below.
Mums and double purple asters.
Last of the tall phlox.
Geraniums.
Petunias and million bells.
Purple turtle head, purchased in 2011 at a farmers market in Asheville, North Carolina.
Finally, heuchera. Variety "unknown". This heuchera doesn't have fancy leaves but it is so vigorous.
There's more, but I felt I needed to stop.
Joining up with Carol at May Dreams Gardens for her every 15th of the month Garden Bloggers Bloom Day. Why not travel to her blog and see what other gardeners have posted this September?
...enjoy them all while you can!
ReplyDeleteSo many gorgeous colors still! Do you treat the geraniums and lantana as annuals, or do you protect them somehow? I hate missing a GBBD, so posted a pretty miserable one! My nasturtiums weren't nice this year either. Most of my annuals failed to thrive.
ReplyDeleteSo many blooms! And all beautiful. I especially like the sedum and the dahlia and...well, all of them.
ReplyDeleteWhat an array of flowers! Thank for this. I needed a 'beauty' break.
ReplyDeleteThank you for letting me enjoy your beautiful flowers while I can. I hope that frost holds off for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad contrast between your beautiful garden and the burnt out landscapes of the west coast
ReplyDeleteAnd now I heave a huge sigh of content. My spirit has been lifted by your beautiful blooms. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful I garden is slowly going to sleep even though the days are warm. Here in Oregon we are covered by smoke (air quality at over 300). I think that has effected the flowers as well as the humans! Have a great day.
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Quite a few flowers. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteLovel blooms.Heuchera is Ispectacular.It would be my pleasure if you join my link up party related to Gardening here at http://jaipurgardening.blogspot.com/2020/09/peacock-flower-beauty.html
ReplyDeleteHi Alana - wonderful array of summer flowers ... as you say it hasn't been an easy year. Autumn is definitely here early ... take care - Hilary
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers! Enjoy the autumn time :)
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