I have been dreading the dull, wetness of the approaching winter. In fact, this week, I thought that I might take the week off from Six on Saturday. I was better motivated today and I resolved to find some worthy snaps for the blog.
To delight, it was a sunny and pleasant day. There were plenty of photo opportunities and I am including 6 of those that inspired me.
If you are new here, we post on SixOnSaturday. I will give you the link shortly. It is hosted by Jim Stephens and there are always beautiful photos. Take the time to visit. The link is here https://gardenruminations.co.uk.
The Columbine has appeared. I think it may be A. canadensis which will be a beautiful pink. In my youth, we called it honeysuckle and we would bite off the little tips for the nectar.
The paper bush has steadily healed all summer from last December’s icy insult and is getting ready for next month’ display. It has a wonderful fragrance and an eye catching architecture.
The fig did not bear fruit last summer. This new sprout is making me hope for a crop of figs. If not for me, perhaps the birds and squirrels can enjoy some.
The japonica is showing signs of recovery from the disastrous cold of last December. This camellia has been in the garden since 1980.
The osmanthus is also slowly recovering. I have pruned it gently all summer and fall removing the twigs that are dried out. It shows evidence of new growth and I am optimistic for its future.
The hardy mum is a new transplant which I featured a few weeks ago. I am reposting it today because of its little pollinator visitor with the comical name. I came across this on iNaturalist and I am pleased to share it.
I cannot say that I will post next week but I do send you Greetings and Hope for a Joyful New Year.
Happy Gardening.
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Glad that you found six items for us today. I have dropped to one post a month as my garden is mostly brown and wet! What a big name for such a small insect!
Fig tree is full of promises ! I can even see the tiny fruit near the leaf bud
Lovely to see what is showing promise in our gardens, your camellia will be a delight in weeks to come.
Happy to hear your Osmanthus is recovering. I planted one this year, so haven’t had the pleasure of seeing it flower yet. I hope the winter doesn’t do any damage, and here’s hoping you get figs on you tree next year. Seasonal Good Wishes to you also, for 2024!
Jealous! I love figs! Too cold here, I think. My Aquilegia are all dormant now, but they grew so nicely in their first year, that I expect some nice blooms and will be happy for them to reseed a bit. Attractive foliage and lovely flowers that are relatively early bloomers up here where the early pollinators need all the help they can get!