Autumn is here and there isn't a hell of a lot I can do about it.
I miss the summer already but I vow not to wish my life away. It's not that I dislike the fall as much as I despise the winter and fall is a reminder it's not too far off.
But enough of my bitching ...
There are signs all over the yard that "things are a changing"; some subtle and some not so subtle.
Come with me on a journey to view these changes, won't you?
Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' is out of its mind with color right now:
Hydrangea 'Endless Summer' bloomed like shit for me, but the foliage still looks good:
Viburnum fall color comes and goes real fast so I am enjoying it while I can:
Amsonia (Bluestar) is just now showing signs of its amazing fall color and when it is at its peak, I'll probably dedicate an entire post to it:
Even the geraniums are joining the autumn color brigade:
Fall color on a Monarda 'Bee Balm' isn't something I typically count on, but I'll take it:
It may not be a foliage change, but the fading blooms on Helenium (Sneezeweed) always gives me the fall chills:
Not overly exciting, but the "yellowing" of the River Birch leaves backed by some serious "redding" is not so bad:
Not gonna lie, the transformation of this Panicum saddens me more than I am letting on:
The tour is complete ... but it wouldn't be fall without the deer taking up permanent residence in the landscape. And raising holy hell in the process.
We had a bit of a stare down:
He threatened me with some sort of "Karate Kid" like move:
And then he ran when I screamed bloody murder with fear of being karate chopped by this SOB.
Another day, another battle.
What I do for my garden ...
John
Well that is one heck of a brazen deer. And I join you on lamenting the end of summer.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking the deer was terrified when he realized this person in the garden might be rabid.
ReplyDeleteYup, winter sucks. Are you a fan of venison? Just wondering... two birds, one stone and all.
ReplyDeleteThat Miscanthus is eye-popping!
ReplyDeleteAre you sure that wasn't a doe?
ReplyDeleteMy garden is just starting to turn to its fall colors. My monarda didn't have nice fall colors (that I recall) will have to play better attention to it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I encounter any mammal wildlife in the garden, I bark...the dogs are useless, so I make up for it. hahahaa
Wow! I can really feel the Fall. Nice photos. They all look lovely.
ReplyDeleteWhile admitting the colors can be beautiful, I feel the exact same way about the end of summer and onslaught of fall.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes. Love the colors of grasses. That Miscanthus 'Purpurascens is simply to die for.
ReplyDeleteBeing an admitted armchair apartment gardener, I had no idea that grasses turned colors in the fall...wow. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStupid f..king deer. I hate them.
ReplyDeleteNo blooms Endless Summer. I once lamented on no blooms on my hydrangea and a friend told me not to tidy up the hydrangea almost at all. What looks dead in early spring miraclously comes alive. Those shriveled up buds on the top do have life and if you can keep your secateurs in your pocket you will have bloom.
ReplyDeleteHummm looks like some kind of turf battle - lol
ReplyDeleteYou still have some lovely color in your garden even as it closes it's eyes for the winter.
Love your deer comment. I had no idea that they are such a menace. Beautiful pics though. Gorgeous plant colours. Janine Start To Grow
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