Thursday, October 15, 2015

Last Garden Tour of the Season




                                                                                Hello everyone,

                                                              Autumn is in full swing on the Island
                                                              right now. We have had frost a couple of
                                                              nights here so the garden is in it's faded
                                                              glory stage.However, there are still a few
                                                              plants putting on a show ~ fall asters etc.
                                                           
                                           
                                                                 Burning bushes turn brilliant red
                                                                 in autumn.
                                                                The virginia creeper is still green
                                                                on this the north side of the house
                                                                but has turned red elsewhere in the garden.
                                                                     Asters, monkshood and a bit
                                                                     of late phlox adding color in
                                                                     the garden today.
                                                                        I love this aconitum carmichaelii
                                                                        Arendsii or monkshood as it blooms
                                                                        so vibrantly and late in the season.
                                                                     Martha's Garden in autumn.
                                                                     The virginia creeper on the
                                                                     back fence has turned red.
                                                                  A little birdhouse adds charm.  

                                                                           
                                                                 Autumn colors in our Chelsea Garden
      Trees and shrubs in autumn light.
monkshood
    Autumn Joy Sedum

faded glory

                                               The view from our little row boat in
                                                          early autumn.

                                                        It is another beautiful autumn day here
                                                        so I must get out and enjoy it now!

                                                                                   Take care,

                                                                                             Carolyn
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10 comments:

  1. MadeliefOctober 15, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    The autumn light in your last photo's is beautiful Carolyn! So is your garden!

    Madelief x

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  2. DeborahOctober 15, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    So beautiful, Autumn is my favourite season of all :)

    Bee happy x

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  3. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageOctober 15, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    Love the view from your pond, Carolyn. The monkshood is very pretty. I always meant to plant sedum but I never did. It is such a showy plant too. It is a beautiful day today and the leaves are starting to turn on our trees.

    Autumn blessings,
    Sandi

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  4. UnknownOctober 15, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    So beautiful Carolyn. I love your gardens so much. I would love for you to add your new posts to my brand new party starting this evening called "Flea Market Fridays" and it is a DIY/Home Decor only party with lots of upcycles, vintage and low cost decor ideas! It will all be at my site.... http://www.creativecountrymom.com xxx...Brooke

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  5. Amy at love made my homeOctober 15, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    It is so beautiful!!! A lovely place to spend an autumn day just pottering! xx

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  6. Denise Bruce of InglesideOctober 16, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    so pretty, Carolyn. I love the monks hood too. the kids love it for its other name...wolfsbane which was in Harry Potter lol.
    I've begun sitting down the plants. I want to bless myself this spring by getting what I can done now. but the wasps are everywhere! We found a huge hive so close to tge house after I was stung. saved 5 honeycomb - type things from it after hubby burned the log. ( I have cut logs in my gardens for seats) The wasps hallowed it out. very scary and it was in my violet valerie garden a few feet from the house.
    if you or anyone know a way to keep them away I would love to hear it. They won't leave at all. 3
    Must start the day and get Rilla ready for school.
    have a beautiful day <3
    Love
    Denise of Ingleside

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  7. dizzyizzyOctober 16, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Your garden is so beautiful no matter what the time of year. Thanks for sharing the beauty. My dream is to someday tour your garden in person.

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  8. EwaOctober 16, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    I love the autumn colours in your garden...always waiting for them....
    kind regards from Wilcza Gora Garden, Ewa

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  9. Pamela GordonOctober 16, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Your gardens look beautiful with the autumn colours and pops of summer colours among them. A pretty combination!

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  10. Debra HowardNovember 3, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    What a blessing to have such beauty at the end of the season. Soon the season will change and new blessings will abound.

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn