Good morning, chickadees. I was out working in the garden earlier, deadheading the Abraham Darby roses, weeding the raised beds, gathering ground cherries to make salsa, and harvesting scarlet runner beans for next year's seeds--and I thought of you. As I worked, the sun warmed my skin without burning. I looked up to see the bees hopping from the fennel to the bee balm to the anise hyssop.
The last daisies are opening and the phlox is nearly all gone by. Even so, the dahlias are just beginning to hit their stride, the asters are on the verge of blooming, and the chocolate eupatorium has yet to even start. We've a ways to go, and even though I know the frosts will come in another month, I can't help but love this very moment in the garden best. Here, teetering on the edge, I savor every bit of September's sweetness as the tomatoes blush and the whole garden gives one last glorious push before the fall.
Yes, this is the last hoorah!
ReplyDeleteEvening air feels of fall.
But loving the produce from the
garden and the farm store.
I totally agree, Marilyn! This is the absolute best time of year at the farm stands and markets. xo
DeleteEnjoy it. I can't wait for rain and cooler weather. It hasn't rained since May. Or was it April and everything is brown and arid by now.
ReplyDeleteWow, Loree, that's a long time to go with no rain! I'm excited for autumn to come, but I have to admit that I'm not looking forward to winter. It lasts far too many months here!!! :)
DeleteWhat I would give for a beautiful lush garden instead of ours with dying grass, withered flowers and the second failed vegetable garden of the year because of watering restrictions and intense heat. Coming from England, I think that seasonal weather is better instead of sun and no rain practically all year around.However Southern California is where I ended up, so I think we will be having a garden remodel soon and moving towards no grass, and low water plantings.
ReplyDeleteOh, Lynn, that must be such a hard shift for you. I agree that seasonal weather makes for lush gardens. I'll bet that it will be a fun challenge to try xeriscaping, though! Best of luck with your garden remodel.
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