Observations out in the garden this fine evening

It was a clear and cool evening here in Jersey for the first time in a long time and I ventured out with camera in hand.

Here is what I observed:

This one almost slipped by without me noticing, but luckily she contrasted well with the purple leaves of the Ninebark. Good looking katydid, eh?:

Um, is autumn really that close? Apparently that is the message the Itea 'Henry's Garnet' is sending:

Not many have managed to slip by the deer, but the dark purple berries on the Viburnum 'Emerald Lustre' are incredibly vivid this time of year:

One of my favorite Coleus but unfortunately, I do not know the cultivar name. Just one of these in a container on the deck makes such a bold statement:

The Zinnia 'Queen Red Lime' keep pumping out new flowers and I am forever indebted:

Even after the blooms are spent and the petals have fallen to the ground, these Clethra 'Ruby Spice' still look damn good:

Enjoy the upcoming week my friends.


John