Saturday, August 28, 2021

Summer 2021 Approaches Its End

Today, some photos from the last few days, as summer starts to wind down.

This past week, it was so hot, although I'm hoping it's the last heat wave of this year.  The bumblebees wee certainly busy on the zinnias, though. 

The next few pictures were taken today at our community garden.  It finally cooled down, although it is still so humid.

Here's one of my green zinnias.

A variety of zinnia called Candystick.

A winter squash flower.  This was planted later than it should have been, and I don't know if we will get any fruits.

Finally, these are from last weekend.  It was just too warm and humid for much walking.  

The late summer weed flowers are in full bloom. This knotweed was just opening up when I took its picture last weekend.  It's in full bloom now.  Sadly, this is an invasive plant, and if you are unfortunate enough to get it in your garden, it is almost impossible to eradicate.  It's a common plant here, alas.

Yellow jewelweed.   This plant is beloved by hummingbirds and bumblebees, although I have never seen a hummingbird feeding on one.

Orange jewelweed.  Both plants are native to this area.


Finally, a field of jewelweed.

Soon, the countdown to fall begins.  Wasn't it just spring?

13 comments:

  1. All beautiful plants and flowers! I know, this summer went by really fast! Can't believe next weekend is Labor Day Weekend!

    betty

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  2. I notice a few of my tree are starting to turn on south side of our place.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  3. Yeah,it was just spring. We were just waiting to see new growth, right? It was a very unproductive vegetable year, and my zinnias and cosmos were nearly non-existent. Yours look great.

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  4. ...time goes fast when you are having fun.

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  5. Love the garden photos. Our garden had an incredible amount of tomatoes and kale this year.

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  6. Trying to get ahold of you to see if you can give me any pointers, short cuts etc. on building my blog at blogspot. If you have the time of course. hugs, Marie

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    1. I just sent you an email. Hope it has some helpful info.

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  7. The days are getting shorter...summer ending... /Carol C

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  8. We are so fortunate. Flowers brighten nearly every season. (Alas, winter has to find its own beauty...)

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  9. Hello September - the month of my birth so all of these flowers would make a great birthday bouquet!

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  10. Such a beautiful garden. I plant zinnias because I love them and so do the bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and goldfinches. Mine have been very busy this summer. Your varieties are especially unique and lovely.

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