The signs are definitely increasing. The leaves have begun to change color and more and more are falling. The temperatures continue to moderate. All the plants seem a little “thinner” somehow.
The fall tasks seem more urgent now. It is time to prune the perennials which was begun today. The compost bin is beginning to fill with items other than grass clippings.
The fall bloomers are becoming more showy and there are buds on the camellias that are swelling.
It has been dry here the last two weeks but a heavy shower is fall in the afternoon as I put this blog together.
So come, lets take a walk in the garden. Don’t mind the rain! It will stop soon. We can shelter under the tree canopy if we are getting too wet.
These plants are definitely in fall mode. The oak leaf hydrangeas are showing the bronze coloration of the panicles. The Rudbeckia after a glorious summer bloom are living up to their name of “Autumn Gold”.
The dianthus are in containers. They have come out of their summer lull and the blooms are increasing.
The dayflower appeared in the yard without an introduction. The blue color attracted my attention and I found with my Seek app that it was a perennial native. I was very pleased to welcome it.
The inland wood oats are a shade tolerant plant which is unusual for grasses. The seed heads are becoming a golden color now. They are very attractive.
The encore azaleas are blooming for the second time now. I apologize for the blur since you cannot appreciate the delicate stamens. This plant is finally coming around from last winter’s bitter cold spell. I am glad to see that.
I will be joining the Six on Saturday group tomorrow. Come join us as Jim Stephens hosts us. Here is the link https://gardenruminations.co.uk.
Happy Gardening!!
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All feeling very autumnal here too, yesterday morning dipped to 9 degrees Celsius, but it heated up in the afternoon. Rain is forecast for next week, I believe.
Yes. Our mornings are cooler with lower humidity. It is such a relief.
A lovely selection.
Love the little blue flowers – what a happy surprise! The rudbeckia also – that is one of the plants I pilfered seeds from on my walk yesterday. That, Ratibida pinnata, and something else…we shall see if anything comes up!
That’s a pretty photo of your oak leaf Hydrangea, and I love the Rudbeckia ‘Autumn Gold’ and its seedheads. I enjoyed your post.
We’ve had heavy rain for a few days, but the sun is out now and there’s a nip in the air. Autumn has arrived here too.
I’ve never heard of dayflowers before but it’s very pretty! I love when unexpected but welcome guests show up!