I'm pleased to have so many blooms still bright and available this late in the season. Still no hard frost, but the forecast says it's just around the corner, likely sometime in the week ahead.
Most plants in the garden are faded and flopped or dormant, but the ones shown here reside in protected areas near the house and the rock wall.
I'm joining in with Cathy's
In a Vase on Monday meme, and she's challenged us with the theme of "11": She's celebrating the 11th anniversary of her meme! So here are 11 plants, in little vases, in no particular order. I'm including the common names and genera and species, but please forgive me for leaving off the varieties--some tags are gone at this late date.
And thanks, again, to Cathy for hosting! Stay warm, everyone. On to winter...
Such a colourful arrangement, the vases are so pretty and go perfectly with the chosen flowers. Hope the frost stays away for another while so that you can continue to enjoy them outside.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Annette. :) We will have cold highs and frost in the next few days, so it sounds like the growing season is done. But there will still be evergreens, berries, and other elements for arrangements.
DeleteYou still have some great selections and the colorful bottles add energy and excitement. Glad you're able to enjoy a nice long slide toward winter.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's been an unusual autumn--pleasant and very comfortable, but not "normal." But it has been nice to have garden flowers and growth for so long. :)
DeleteI can see that you have managed to assemble 11 lovely and colourful blooms, you have certainly risen to the challenge.
ReplyDeleteIt was fun to pick them and display them. And it's always fun to arrange flowers and other elements for display. :)
DeleteSuch bright blooms ade even brighter by the vases that hold them - what a good idea to use 11 different stems...I am enjoying seeing what peopke come up with! 😊
ReplyDeleteYes, folks are very creative with this meme. Love it! I'll be sorry to see the growing season end, but it's been a good one. :)
DeleteLovely to have so many colourful blooms so late in the season. I like your glass vases.
ReplyDeleteHi Chloris: What a fun meme, isn't it? Part of me wishes I had comfy weather year-round, but sometimes it feels OK to take a little break from the garden.
DeleteHappy fall! That is something to be thankful for, 11 arrangements. The blooms are so cheery, and the foliage was a nice change of pace, too.
ReplyDeleteHappy fall to you, too! Yes, I'm thankful for the warm autumn and surviving plants. This meme is so fun!
DeleteI love how you said, "It's been a gentle transition this year from summer through fall. I'm thankful for these blessings." Me too!! We had a picnic lunch yesterday after we took Ernie for a hike on the Ice Age Trail.
ReplyDeleteCarla
Hey Carla: Oh, the Ice Age Trail is fabulous! Glad you had a pleasant hike there. :)
DeleteIncredible that you are still frost-free in mid-November! Pretty crazy.
ReplyDeleteI love your colorful bottles and array of blooms, very cheering!
Eliza
Hi Eliza: Yes, it's hitting in the next few days, but it's been a very warm autumn. The bottles are fun. :)
DeleteLovely one and all, Beth! I'm glad your garden is still being generous with you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kris. I guess it's not "normal," but it's been nice to have a slower, warmer transition into winter.
DeleteSo many late (and lovely) blooms!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's surprising how many little blooms and plants have lasted this long!
DeleteI enjoyed your eleven splashes of floral colour Beth. We've just experienced our first snow of the autumn last night and hard frost is likely to hit us too this week 😢 Hope that you keep warm and cosy.
ReplyDeleteHi Anna: It's snowing here this evening: our first snow, too. Colder and more wintery in the forecast going forward. OK, it's arrived. Stay warm. :)
DeleteYour vases and their contents are so bright and cheerful Beth! How lovely for you to get such a mild autumn and extended season. And isn't it nice when you think everything has gone over until you start searching and then find a few hidden gems in sheltered spots. The Fuchsia is perfect still!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cathy. :) Yes, the hidden gems are truly special. The Fuchsias are in a protected area. I imagine they'll be OK even though we have snow tonight, because highs are in the 40s. But with highs in the 30s and lows in the 20s next week, they'll be done.
DeleteWhat a cheerful and colourful display of tenacious blooms! It's a perfect way to show them off all eleven!
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Hi Jenny: Yes, I guess we must celebrate when we can, right? Soon, the holidays will keep us cheery and the visuals will be slightly different. ;-)
DeleteWhat a perfect display of eleven tenacious blooms and plants.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's always fun to play with flowers and foliage. :)
DeleteI love your display of 11 tenacious blooms and organized so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHi Lee: Thanks! I will miss them. But more to dream about for the next growing season. :)
Deletewow, so much beauty. Love the bottles :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! The bottles are fun to work with. I think I need to add more. :)
DeleteCharming array! I really like the bottles, too--they're so festive! Tina
ReplyDeleteHi Tina: Thanks! It's fun to play with all the blooms and colors. :)
DeleteSuch beautiful flowers. I have many cuttings in bottles for rooting but not as beautiful as these ones!
ReplyDeleteThanks! They're the last hurrah until replanting seeds and seedlings in spring. I will miss them.
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