Viburnum ‘Shoshoni’ is like all purpley and whatever:
Viburnum ‘Aurora’ is a little behind some of the other viburnums but that’s OK:
Fothergilla ‘Mt. Airy’, while still in its infant stages in my yard, is still displaying that frickin kick buttocks orange color:
As if we needed another reason to praise Panicum ‘Northwind’. The Fall color is a sweet yellow/gold as we transition to Winter:
Even the brownish/wheatish/beigeish color of Panicum ‘Rotstrahlbusch’ ain’t so bad:
Ciao y’all.
I’m off to fill my growler at Triumph Brewing Company with their stellar Pumpkin Ale.
John
Back in June, I visited the Garden at Federal Twist and found myself inspired like never before. This friggin garden smacked me upside the head and said “This is what you love dummy. Stop with all the small groupings of plants and endless mulch. Think architectural plants and Piet Oudolf and grasses (that one I have nailed down).”
The memories of the garden still resonate today but hot damn I had no idea how much more inspired I would be after visiting Federal Twist again this past weekend. The visit was part of the The Garden Conservancy’s “Open Days Program” but before I share the photos with you, you MUST read the following article that just appeared in the New York Times on the garden and its owner, James Golden:
Seriously, don’t move on until you have read this article. It provides such a wonderful backdrop before viewing the garden. And I couldn’t be more fortunate to live ten minutes away from this gem.
Now we move on to the photos … without interruption of my words … because my words will do it no justice:
My second “Gardening Talk with ONG” podcast is in the books.
Tonight I interviewed Montreal’s own Allan Becker – garden designer, consultant, coach and jack of all gardening trades. I had an awesome time as I found Allan to be incredibly engaging and was fascinated by his career trajectory … not to mention the fact that he is an aspiring singer.
To listen to it, click the link below:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ongardener/2013/10/18/an-interview-with-allan-becker
While not as striking as ‘Matrona’, this Sedum has a nice dose of yellow foliage that looks great in conjunction with the mix of colors on the spent blooms:
Maybe it is a stretch, but I dig the Astilbe foliage even if the color is fleeting:
Just the slightest bit of yellowing on the blades of the Siberian irises floats my boat:
Penstemon ‘Husker’s Red’ has interesting orangey foliage:
I know I’ve talked about the next plant incessantly over the past few weeks, but can you beat the fall foliage color of Amsonia?
The next three photos are all from the same plant. Check out the difference in color:
Frickin awesome, huh?
Even Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ has great color right now:
And finally, the beauty of a dying Lady’s Mantle as it … OK, fine, it’s kind of ugly:
But is it really? The cycle of a perennial is always fascinating, even as it dies back in Fall. A time to kick back and accept the impending weather, knowing it will all start over again in a few short months.
John
Sneezeweed ‘Short ‘n’ Sassy’ |
Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’ |
Sedum ‘Autumn Fire’ |
My last surviving Dahlia bloom |
What is left of the Veronica ‘Royal Candles’ blooms |
Physostegia ‘Vivid’ |
Hydrangea ‘Endless Summer’ |
Hydrangea ‘Little Lime’ |
Miscanthus ‘Gracillimus’ |
Miscanthus ‘Variegatus’ |
Miscanthus purpurascens (Flame Grass) |
Yes, I did it.
A podcast … about gardening.
Click on the link below … and listen … if you dare