It’s been awhile I know.
Between the septoplasty surgery, recovery, a wicked cold where I couldn’t blow my nose because of the recent surgery, rainy weather and softball weekends, I haven’t spent as much as five minutes in the garden. And that sucks because it’s the best time of year with the grasses in full swing and the slow introduction to autumnal color.
I did manage a few minutes outdoors yesterday morning to see what was going on and snapped a few pics for your viewing pleasure.
Nothing dramatic quite yet but it’s coming.
Eternal flame
If you’ve been around here the past few years, you may know already that Flame Grass (Miscanthus ‘purpurascens’) is the star of my garden September through October. It’s just now started to show off its killer foliage color and in tandem with the silver blooms, it’s kind of awesome.
Sedum and weep
The blooms on the Sedum are fading quickly but they are also a reminder as to how much they are a must in the garden this time of year.
Container fading
The one advantage to all of the rain we’ve received this summer and early fall is that there’s been little need to provide supplemental water to all of the containers.
They’re still holding strong and I’m enjoying every last minute of joy they provide.
Other signs of autumn
Viburnum carlesii ‘Aurora’.
While half the size because of the deer, the Redtwig Dogwood still shining with the good old red stems.
The Ajuga ‘Black Scallop’ with great dark color in contrast to the yellowing Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’. This combo looks phenomenal on an overcast fall day.
My go-to mash-up of Joe Pye Weed, Amsonia hubrichtii, Itea and of course, ornamental grasses.
Newly added
I planted three Aster ‘Lady in Black’ a few weeks back and they are now blooming. We’ll see if the deer stay away as advertised (ha, as if) and how they ultimately fit into their new location.
Deck views
When there’s nothing but rain and the garden is drenched, the only option is to enjoy it from above on the deck.
Grasses
Let’s end it with some ornamental grass photos.
Sorghastrum (Indian Grass).
Miscanthus ‘Variegatus’
First few blooms on Miscanthus ‘Morning Light’.
Pennisetum ‘Foxtrot’
You played softball after surgery? Bigger man than me. I was down n out for the count when I had my nose surgery.
As always, a great collection of your photos, thanks for them.
I look forward to your Spring baseball camps in Arizona, those photos and text are great too. I’m gonna try driving down them myself in March ’19 to see some games too.
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Well I coached softball if that counts? If it’s ok with you Chuck, I’ll share the link to your blog in my next post? And I’m going to it now to check it out for myself. Congrats!!
Love your grasses – everything is looking great! Pull those two weeds in the last photo before they spread their seeds.
Thank you Kay! And those damn weeds, I’m on it.
Glad to hear you are on the mend. I love all the grasses you have in your garden. They look beautiful.
Thanks Rebeca!!
Beautiful pictures. Plus monarch activity. I am so envious of your garden!
Thanks so much Cathy!
Beautiful pics! Love the Flame grass! I am hoping to add that one to my garden next year.
Thanks so much Linda!