tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post4871438774179090214..comments2024-03-28T17:42:54.646-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Autumn blooms before the frostBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-50932589295058033512014-10-25T20:27:25.497-05:002014-10-25T20:27:25.497-05:00Thanks, Sue. The Lantanas are great annuals, aren&...Thanks, Sue. The Lantanas are great annuals, aren't they? I figure they aren't invasive here because they can't survive the winter. And they provide blooms from spring through autumn frost, so they're helpful to the pollinators.They're also native to the tropical Americas, so the migrating pollinators are familiar with them. But most of the perennials I'm adding to my garden are natives because they support our local ecosystems. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-55676258180317848082014-10-25T20:02:21.346-05:002014-10-25T20:02:21.346-05:00Yes, autumn is really settling in now. I have a fe...Yes, autumn is really settling in now. I have a few annuals still blooming, but consistently cooler weather is on its way for next week. Just in time for Halloween!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-75036183470615534322014-10-25T20:01:22.950-05:002014-10-25T20:01:22.950-05:00Ooops--I needed to check back here to respond afte...Ooops--I needed to check back here to respond after my later posts. Believe it or not, I still have Zinnias blooming this year at the end of October. Wild.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-84598850716998658912014-10-23T20:32:06.119-05:002014-10-23T20:32:06.119-05:00I enjoyed seeing your blooms. Yes, their days are...I enjoyed seeing your blooms. Yes, their days are numbered. We've had a couple close calls, and some light frost, but not enough to cause damage. I planted more lantana than usual because we were on a neighborhood garden tour this spring, and I had holes I wanted filled. I sure have enjoyed them, as they have bloomed all season, and are continuing to. Now, I hope the small natives in those areas fill in the spaces next year.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-51114684171499388122014-10-20T12:16:01.146-05:002014-10-20T12:16:01.146-05:00It's amazing how much is still green and bloom...It's amazing how much is still green and blooming, though I'm seeing fewer flowers on my walks these days. Autumn is definitely settling in...Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17700809709293636333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-78899515846922745562014-10-18T17:06:01.977-05:002014-10-18T17:06:01.977-05:00I like that red Zinnia. Zinnias are very slow to g...I like that red Zinnia. Zinnias are very slow to get started, but they keep going for a long time..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-30569744015361402072014-10-18T08:34:03.245-05:002014-10-18T08:34:03.245-05:00Yes, some of the vines have receded a bit, but the...Yes, some of the vines have receded a bit, but the blooms at the top are still popping. Most Octobers we'd probably have had colder nights by now, but this year--in my neighborhood at least--we've only had very spotty frost. So the Hyacinth Beans and most other tender annuals are still blooming. I think you'll be happy with Hyacinth Bean vine, Aaron. Make sure you protect it from deer or rabbits, though, if you have them in your garden. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-70510580514757690802014-10-18T08:09:06.069-05:002014-10-18T08:09:06.069-05:00'Marinka' tastes similar to your descripti...'Marinka' tastes similar to your description of 'Snowburner.' The berries are large and the taste is quite sweet, actually, with a little zing at the end. Very refreshing! The 'Dollar Princess' flowers are smaller, and it doesn't seem to be producing as many berries as 'Marinka.' My two 'Marinka' plants have plentiful berries now--I just have to wait until they're ripe to pick them. Yum!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-45098631356163354262014-10-17T15:59:53.058-05:002014-10-17T15:59:53.058-05:00And different fuchsias taste slightly different, I...And different fuchsias taste slightly different, I like the berries from 'Snowburner' – big, plump and deep red berries with a slight peppery after taste. I also like the berries from Fuchsia bacillaris 'Cottinghamii', a miniature fuchsia that produces small black berries in abundance. Time to go tasting in your garden :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-83981204351687279602014-10-17T15:45:41.051-05:002014-10-17T15:45:41.051-05:00Yes, so true, Rose. I see Roses when I look at the...Yes, so true, Rose. I see Roses when I look at the double Impatiens, too. And the colors are so pretty. Fuchsias are very happy here with the dappled shade. They tend to struggle a bit during a very hot summer, but this year was a very good one for them. And, yes, the hummingbirds are crazy about them. I miss them. :(Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-10416487727632390102014-10-17T15:42:55.466-05:002014-10-17T15:42:55.466-05:00Thanks! And I agree about the garden-worthy plants...Thanks! And I agree about the garden-worthy plants, Angie. Most of my perennials made it through. The only exceptions were the ones in pots, so I think I'll put any potted perennials in the garage this year. The challenge is to know when to bring them out again in the spring! Hyacinth Bean vine is now an official stalwart in my garden. Of course, it has to be replanted from seed every spring, but it grows fast and full.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-50514557103925015162014-10-17T15:39:57.654-05:002014-10-17T15:39:57.654-05:00Thanks, Tatyana! Your Salvias are so beautiful. I ...Thanks, Tatyana! Your Salvias are so beautiful. I remember seeing them featured on your lovely blog. I feel so blessed to have blooms in mid-October. Some years, they're long-gone by now.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-27072599872477165682014-10-17T15:38:19.401-05:002014-10-17T15:38:19.401-05:00Helene: Thanks for the information about the Fuchs...Helene: Thanks for the information about the Fuchsia berries! No, I didn't know that! I did some research and many sources recommend adding them to salads and desserts and even making jam if you have enough. I tried one yesterday and, indeed, it was very tasty. Sometimes I get behind on the dead-heading and the berries form. Now I think I will let more of them ripen so I can eat more. Thanks!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-18094278465235621392014-10-17T15:35:34.442-05:002014-10-17T15:35:34.442-05:00I love Cosmos! Thanks for the reminder to go out a...I love Cosmos! Thanks for the reminder to go out and cut some more. They just keep coming. Now I'm wondering when we'll have a hard frost. It's not in the forecast for the next 10 days, which is late for us.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-43015625337830133392014-10-17T15:33:25.586-05:002014-10-17T15:33:25.586-05:00Yes, sigh ... sadly their time is limited. But it&...Yes, sigh ... sadly their time is limited. But it's nice to have them around while they last. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-65991192509643798052014-10-17T15:32:43.011-05:002014-10-17T15:32:43.011-05:00Yes, the annuals serve a purpose for the straggler...Yes, the annuals serve a purpose for the straggler pollinators, don't they? I agree--the foliage has been incredible. Yesterday, my neighborhood was stunning with the bright light slanting in to the colorful trees at oblique angles. We may have passed the peak, though. But still plenty of color to enjoy. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-71436508511393030522014-10-17T15:29:15.558-05:002014-10-17T15:29:15.558-05:00Thank you, Lee! I'm starting to feel wistful n...Thank you, Lee! I'm starting to feel wistful now because today feels a little colder and the trees are losing their leaves. The blooms are sadly leaving us, but I guess I'm glad I had some to share for GBBD. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-71192050642692419042014-10-17T15:27:28.511-05:002014-10-17T15:27:28.511-05:00Thanks, Christina. Yes, sweet melancholy is a good...Thanks, Christina. Yes, sweet melancholy is a good way to describe it. When I published this post three days ago, it seemed like autumn would hold on for a while. Now, with the wind, so many of the trees are losing their leaves. It's starting to feel more like late autumn, although I still have flowers and bright foliage. Such a changeable time!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-34902156713714662172014-10-16T19:32:55.420-05:002014-10-16T19:32:55.420-05:00Knowing their days are numbered, I think we apprec...Knowing their days are numbered, I think we appreciate these late blooms all the more. Love the double impatiens--I always plant at least one pot each year. Their blooms remind me of miniature roses. I'm so envious of your fuschias! I've never had much luck with them, but oh those red/purple blooms are so beautiful. I bet the hummingbirds loved them.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-57621770918886848792014-10-16T14:23:19.875-05:002014-10-16T14:23:19.875-05:00Wow. That Hyacinth Bean sounds tough!!
And so bea...Wow. That Hyacinth Bean sounds tough!!<br /><br />And so beautiful to see it still blooming in mid-October in your neck of the woods. I gotta try it someday soon!! :)Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402416428574401646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-90879546787097640462014-10-16T11:50:36.937-05:002014-10-16T11:50:36.937-05:00Any plant that survives a polar vortex is extremel...Any plant that survives a polar vortex is extremely garden worthy plant Beth.<br />You've still got a wide selection of blooms and I am still as impressed with the bean vine as I was the first time I saw it on one of your posts.<br />Great post and lovely pictures. Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-66427832297758673182014-10-16T07:50:56.099-05:002014-10-16T07:50:56.099-05:00Last blooms are precious! Lovely images, Beth! My ...Last blooms are precious! Lovely images, Beth! My best blooming plant right now is Salvia 'Black and Blue'.Tatyana@MySecretGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15230255354868127650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-82708996575463535672014-10-15T23:26:18.282-05:002014-10-15T23:26:18.282-05:00Oh your bean vine is so pretty, I know I have said...Oh your bean vine is so pretty, I know I have said it before, but it is still pretty! If you can’t eat the bean vine, at least you can eat your fuchsias, have you tried them? I have been eating fuchsia berries all summer, as I have so many I have let some of them fruit and they are lovely. You can eat the flowers too, they look pretty in salads, your ‘Dollar Princess’ would look amazing in a fruit salad bowl :-) <br />You have showed us a lovely collection of October flowers, I hope they will last for a long time and that this year will be the year when winter enters late and leaves early. No repeat of the Polar Vortex! HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-41577816328076418972014-10-15T20:36:26.933-05:002014-10-15T20:36:26.933-05:00We've had a bout of warm weather, which has fi...We've had a bout of warm weather, which has finally made some long-awaited flowers bloom (and other ones I'm still waiting for!) Only a few of my milkweeds bloomed this year. I'm sure next year they'll bloom, as so many perennials grown from seed do. Cosmos are awesome, aren't they? Mine are still going too!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-17222172011976710522014-10-15T19:01:13.260-05:002014-10-15T19:01:13.260-05:00There is something so endearing about these bold b...There is something so endearing about these bold beauties that hang on to the very end.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08843132106213356234noreply@blogger.com