August has begun and it is hot. We have had heat advisories several days this week. The wise thing to do is stay indoors. If I do need to garden I should either go out just after sunrise (not my favorite) or drink plenty of fluids and finish the work before noon.
The summer perennials are beginning to wane. The Rudbeckia and the Echinacea are still hanging in there. The summer vegetable patch is still producing a few tomatoes. The blueberry patch is done and some pruning will be necessary there. I may have my first Japanese persimmon to taste soon.
Because of the heat, my photos today are of some shade and part shade plants.
I will be joining the Six on Saturday group tomorrow to post my blog. Join us there to see the worldwide offerings for your enjoyment. Take 6 photos of your own and join us. It’s easy. The rules will be found on the host website https://gardenruminations.co.uk.
The dragon wing begonia does so well in the window box that faces west. It is in shade in the morning but sunny in the afternoon.
This dahlia continues to produce these beautiful blooms.
My ferns have done very well this summer. These are a few that reliably grow and spread each year.
The Southern shield (Thelypteris kunthii) is quite happy amongst the Lenten rose. I also have daffodil bulbs planted among them. The daffodils are done blooming when the ferns begin to rise again.
The Japanese painted (Athyrium niponicum) are a very striking fern with a grayish tone to the leaves and a reddish color in the main stem.
The Japanese tassel (Polystichum polyblepharum) is evergreen. It is a stately fern and appears bold and sturdy.
This Heuchera is blooming now. It holds the blooms for several weeks. This photo doesn’t quite exhibit all the subtle green shades in the leaves. This is a shade lover but it does tolerate several hours of direct sun each year.
August heat can be brutal here. It may also have low rainfall so out with the irrigation and hoses.
Wishing you happy gardening days!
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We’re hot and humid here too. A summer storm went through on Thursday evening causing a lot of localised flooding. Luckily we were on the edge of it and my garden just got a good drink. There is a welcome cool breeze this morning. I picked a handful of my blueberries for breakfast. No #SOS post from me this week. Hope the heat cools down for you.
I hope things cool down a bit over there for you. You have a nice selection of ferns.
So many Sixers are complaining about the heat this weekend while I’m sitting here with the central heating on (only for a short time to take a little chill away though!) Yes, it is summer here. 😁 Those ferns are beautiful, particularly the Japanese Painted Fern. The yellow dahlia is looking good and the begonia look really healthy. Take care in the heat.
Such a pretty dahlia, and a beautiful collection of ferns. I love Heucheras but have to find ones that can stand sun most of the day.
I am fortunate to have a mixture of lighting locations in my yard.