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
Wow, that first photo is great!
Your coleus is stunning. My husband loves those, and yet I always seem to forget to get some. It’s going on my list for next year RIGHT NOW!
Lovely clicks! thanks a lot for sharing. Cool!
wow nice katydid!
John, I especially like the zinnia and clethra! Thanks always!
My Vanilla Spice is still blooming a little bit, loving its fragrance. I have been using more Coleus in the garden, the sun lovers are super performers.
You have some wonderful wildlife so close at hand it’s good to see you that you appreciate it and share your finding with us. Some great photos there.
My Henry’s Garnet is starting to turn also, very early. I don’t always get good color from it but maybe this year it will do its thing!
Eileen
Katydid’s are one of the night bugs that we don’t have here and I have clear memories from my days at the shore during my Manhattan life. They might be my absolute favorite.