This week, it continued to be hot but today and for the next 7 days at least the forecast is for cloudy conditions with daily rain chances. That will bring some relief. I was even able to get out into the garden this afternoon to begin to catch up on some much needed weeding. The fall catalogs and seed house emails are beginning to entice with offerings for fall and spring. I even have hopes to get a start on a fall garden.
The glorious summer perennials are definitely past their prime. The summer ball is over. Before long, they will be memories.
Here are my six for today. If you are available, check out the Six on Saturday gathering of gardeners from all around the world. It can be found at this link https://gardenruminations.co.uk/. It is hosted by Jim Stephens.
These Black eyed Susans have definitely taken the prize for spectacular this year. Purchased at Barton’s Nursery https://www.facebook.com/bartonsgh/, I am unsure of the cultivar but being perennials, I will be anxiously awaiting their return next year.
The spider plant is a surprise. I had one in a container at the front door and the next year, this one appeared in the flower bed nearby. It is very near the step and derives enough protection there that it has become a permanent resident. This is the first year that I have noticed the blooms.
This liriope caught my eye. They are frequently used by homeowners as an edging plant. The inflorescence is pretty although the plant itself can be a nuisance because it spreads readily.
The blackberry lily grouping were prolific this year. I entered this photo because the seedpods resemble Habanero peppers.
The Prairie coneflower is a native but it is fitting well into my perennial bed amongst the lantana and the lilies. It is past its prime but the seed cones are well loved by the local goldfinches.
The milkweed seed pods certainly resemble okra. These okra bugs certainly love to hand out on them. These pods will soon begin to dry and crack open revealing the seeds with their parachute like attachments.
Until next week, Happy Gardening!!