Another trip around the yard for this week.
The best time of year
There’s no denying it any longer. My garden looks its best in September and October.
Thank you grasses.
Same shot but with some lighting edits.
Which is better?
The inconsistency of deer
They always keep us on our toes, don’t they? Last week many of you mentioned that the deer eat your Obedient plants yet I’ve managed to get mine through without a munch for years running.
Of course that could change by next week and if you believe in deer jinxing, well I’m screwed now.
Willow-leaved sunflower
I just received my first bloom this week.
With many more to come.
Dwarf liatris
I added five of these perennials to a partially shaded area of the garden. Maybe that’s why they are flopping. Or maybe that’s their nature. This is my first rodeo with these guys.
Calamagrostis brachytricha (Feather Reed Grass)
It’s taken some time for this grass to get established but this is my first run of blooms since it was planted a few years back. The blooms are killer.
Signs of fall
On the Viburnum.
And the Thalictrum (Meadow rue).
On Joe Pye.
The oats of Northern Sea Oats ‘River Mist’ are a bit, ahem, toasted.
The queen of autumn, Amsonia hubruchtii.
The harvest is ending
I struggled to keep up with the tomato production and now we are at the end of the line.
I probably should’ve cut those basil flowers off along the way.
Spider season
Thanks for the display.
The deer are still working hard
They didn’t touch Joe Pye Weed too much in season’s past. Remember what I said about deer jinxing? It’s a thing.
Hummingbird
I’m fairly certain this is the same hummingbird we get year after year. We only get one and this one sticks around well into September. If only I could get a better pic of her.
Poop
Is this gross or interesting?
Better late than never
The base for the fire pit is finally done. We’ve done one round of smores so far. Will be sure to share them virtually with you soon.
Note: Use peanut butter cups. Delish.
