We had some rain overnight. Our first rain in 30 days. It was marvelous. My wife and I stood and looked out the window to bear witness to the phenomenon.
With the daylight diminishing and the temperatures gradually declining, I can now stop the need for watering. Thank goodness, since the expense is dreadful. There is still plenty of color since there is still no frost and none in the 10 day forecast.
Fall tasks continue. Tender plants are being moved to places of shelter. Decisions are being made on which ones will be protected. The bulbs have arrived but ground temperatures are still above recommended levels for planting.
I will be joining and posting on the Six On Saturday group tomorrow. Here is the link. Come and see or join us and post 6 of your own. https://gardenruminations.co.uk/
The dogwood is the adopted tree of my suburban city. This one is still hanging on. The majority, unforturnately have succumbed to the ravages of disease and insects.
This Purple Heart is showing pretty color for fall.
The sasanquas are abundant right now. They are beautiful until the Japonicas appear in December.
This ginger lily is thriving in full sun and in a well drained area.
I am showing this Alabama native because I so like the leaves that take on this copper color in the fall.
Last of my six is a Monarch butterfly on a zinnia. This is my first Monarch butterfly seen this year. They are migrating south and some will winter along the Gulf Coast of Alabama in the area of Fort Morgan. Another main route of migration is further south into northern Mexico. That group will overwinter there until February when the northern migration will begin again. It is a truly remarkable story.
Happy Gardening!