The Obsessive Neurotic Gardener

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I know that my maturity level doesn’t come close to matching my actual age (38 in case you were asking) but even I have been surprised at how I have felt the past few days. I feel like a ten year old who doesn’t want to go back to school and admit that the Summer is over.

Now I love the Fall as much as the next guy, and I welcome football back with big open arms (this is the year the Raiders ascend to mediocrity) but this year more than ever, I can’t let go of Summer. It was hot as hell and dry as hell but man, I couldn’t get enough of it. I enjoy working out in the gardens sweating my ass off and enjoy the sun beating down on me relentlessly as I pull weeds. Don’t know why really, just do. I loved our week at the beach, the bees buzzing in harmony all day, sitting on the deck in the late afternoon, sweet tea vodka in hand, enjoying how the ornamental grasses looked while back lit. Son of a … !

Well that is my theme as I take you through the photos I took earlier today. I may stay up all night tonight just so tomorrow won’t come when my son starts 3rd grade, which is another sign that the f’n Summer is done.

Enough of my bitching, photo time:         

You can see the transformation from Summer to Fall on the Sedum ‘Matrona’ blooms:  

The Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’ blooms are just now emerging, and are smaller than expected thanks to the damn rabbits. 

I cannot get enough of the Helenium Autumnale blooms which still scream Summer to me:

Bees, are like beyond awesome and shit:

Enjoying the fruits on the Crabapple before they are completely devoured in the Fall:

The blooms on the Pennisetum ‘Karley Rose’ stay strong while the Rudebckia blooms fade into the sunset:

The ‘Joan Senior’ Daylilly, the gift that keeps on giving:

The hairs on the Yuccas seem to have increased ten-fold the past week, don’t know why, just know that it is Fall’s fault: 
The Catmint continues to throw out some blooms and the Hydrangea foliage still holds strong:

The spent blooms on the Astilbe still look good, but I know they will be history real soon: 

I love watching them, and I’m good with them chilling out in the backyard, but they better not venture closer to the house when all the good tasting weeds in the back die down in the Fall:  

One last note, I have a ton of emotions right now with this event coming up this weekend. I will be out of my comfort zone and feel a bit overwhelmed by it, yet I couldn’t be more excited and inspired to make the most of it. I will be dedicating a post to it in the next few days. 

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6 Responses

  1. I can relate.. I’m so sad when summer leaves me!

    I have tried to put on a brave front, but it has not worked!

    Michigan had an unusually hot summer this year, but I pretended that I didn’t feel a thing..even though I was touched by the sun from head to toe, I kept on gardening as usual..

    I made lots of Ice tea and lemonade to help me along.. and before I knew it, It was September!

    Matrona is one of my favorite sedums, I like the antique look and color of it..

  2. Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday! I am formerly from NJ but I lived in Sussex County. What a small world! Love your gardens! The post below this one had Joe Pye Weed in it-I love Joe Pye weed. We had it growing along our brook on our 13 acre farm when we lived in NJ and I loved it! Take care and stop back again!

  3. I never noticed before. Maybe because I still laugh at bathroom humor and embarrass my kids in public. Yep, that’s my job.

    I hope you son has a great year!

    I always love seeing your garden. It is in top -shape for the end of the year!

  5. I couldn’t bring up your event link…firewall maybe? I’ll see if I can check it out on another computer. Regardless, I’m looking forward to your forthcoming post.

    One of the northern plants I miss is sedum. Love the warm fall color! And although we have deer in my neck of the woods, they are few and far between. It’s actually more common for me to spot a wild boar along the roadside or a bobcat running through a yard, or an aligator sunbathing on the neighborhood street than to see a deer. Weird, huh?
    Congrats to your youngster on starting the 3rd grade. Big step! My youngest is in 3rd this year and my oldest is in 7th. UGH! Middle School!

  6. Hi there,

    Thanks for following my blog, and allowing me to discover yours! Your photography skills are outstanding and you captures some really beautiful flowers. I’m amazed at how gorgeous they are and how you remember all their names. I think the Helenium Autumnale is my favorite – their cheerful yellow blossoms are really great!

    I checked out that link to the event. It looks like a fabulous event! And Dallas is so close to where I work (Denton) during the week. Too bad I’m not here on weekends, otherwise I would totally try to go check it out. Please let us know how it went!

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