What lovely weather we’ve had the past couple of days. I really love this time of the year and all of the color.
I worked out in one of the shade area yesterday mulching and getting it ready for the winter. I have found out that if I mulch it in the winter, my work in the Spring is so much easier.
The ferns are still so beautiful.
I’ve cut back most of the hostas. That didn’t take long since the deer had already gotten to them. However, this one I’ll cut back in the next couple of days.
I was surprised this last week with Istanbul, a rebloomer. I rarely see any irises this time of the year.
Our Calendula has been blooming all summer. Dave’s been drying it for soap and salve making. Here is an old post about infusing calendula.
The blueberry bushes have turned such a lovely shade of red.
These little ornamental grasses are too cute!
Our Encore azaleas are blooming too!
I love all of these berries on the Nandinas.
My lavender didn’t do well this year and I had NO harvest as opposed the previous years. I lost most of my plants and ended up planting new ones. However, a couple of the old ones are blooming right now.
We have three dogwood trees on the side of our house. This is the only one that is turning red so far this season, but it’s a beauty!
I love sedums and how they are so pretty this time of the year.
Dave grew this Amaranth in his butterfly garden. Kinda nasty looking if you ask me!!
And a few more pictures:
Well, that’s our sunday colors for today.
Ace has been “helping” me in the studio.
And I was able to sneak in a little dyeing this past week too.
I hope you’re enjoying your colors. Have a great Sunday!
Lynda… your gardens are sooo beautiful and you are blessed to have your plants this late in the season. Mine were all frost attacked several weeks ago and are now just a memory. Thanks for sharing.
Bethany
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lovely, Lovely, Lovely!!!!!!!!, I am envious – Az has its own beauty but not quite – enjoy – I will de finely look back several times at this post!
Ruby, Thanks. But Arizona does have it’s own special beauty. Thanks for dropping by.
Bethany, Thanks. I keep saying there is not much color around here – our maple tree has only turned on top – but then I look at these pictures. Lots of beauty this time of the year. Yeah, you’re a bit ahead of us. Thanks for stopping by.
beautiful gardens…I love your photo of the soft pink hydrangea.
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Marsha, Thanks. They were part of our new landscaping around the house and were planted last Fall.
Your gardens are lovely, Lynda! And yes, Az does have it’s own beauty… we actually have more color this year than I think I have ever seen in our yard, and I’m really enjoying it. Need to feed trees and mulch… thanks for the inspiration!
Judy, Thanks!