Golden Moments

Golden Moments

On this fine September morning I was happy to see this butterfly floating in my garden. There haven't been that many this year. It fluttered about then finally settled on a late-blooming lavender blossom. I was able to get close enough as it drank deeply from the blossom’s nectar turning over and over the bloom.

I liked how the sunlight caught the wings of the butterfly, softening it.

The early morning hours were cool, but I could feel the warmth of the sun and knew it was going to be another very warm summer’s day.

The garden is tired now. Only a few days left to the season and I have some clean-up to do. I see the deep red Crape Myrtle is giving us a second flush of blooms – I dead-headed the earlier blossoms  a while back.

This Hibiscus is doing beautifully.

The La Marne rose has several blossoms that appear faded from the summer's heat. They're first blooms are a beautiful pink.

The Moss Rose is still opening its flowers showing its vibrant colors– usually around 10 am

The petunias have shown their beauty throughout the summer

I am very happy with the Geraniums this year.

This Sweet Autumn Clematis is a volunteer – I would have them all over the garden if I let them!

I am enjoying the fairy tale mirror in my garden –

it adds just the right whimsy to my garden – I plan on moving garden statues to create a sort of – Snow White garden.

I hope you’re enjoying this September day, Fall is not too far away – I look forward to its crisp mornings and its colors.

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Garden Journal

Bold Blooms

We continue to have record heat and drought. In my garden I am observing those flowers that boldly continue to grow despite the difficult conditions. I continue to water and weed. Weeds seemingly can grow and multiply regardless of the conditions.

This amazing dahlia was given to me as a gift earlier this year. It is very large and hardy.

The monarda is doing quite nicely - attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.

The daylilies - especially the orange ones seem to be growing everywhere - I even see them growing in the ditches along the roadways. They bring charm and cheer to my parched garden.

Each year I have several marigold volunteers which grow to be quite large and beautiful.

The abelia was here when we moved in - it is a favorite of the bees. I love its graceful limbs and flowers.

This butterfly bush is called Biltmore

I am thankful that despite the harsh conditions that these blooms are bold and strong enough to give their best in my garden.

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