Thursday, September 18, 2014

my late-summer, front-yard garden

Welcome!


won't you take
a stroll with
me?


as I show what the
garden still has to offer
this mid-September
day

glorious zinnias

that are heartily blooming
due to the late
planting 

I ask you...
is there a more cheerful
blossom?


the tolerant
marigold
that other than
a spritz here
or 
a dead-heading there
thrives in the 
challenging conditions i put it
through


pole beans
that have been so prolific
for me


red cabbage
begging to be used
in a salad
or
whatever Isa has to suggest
over at PPK


a few eggplants
hang in waiting


as do tomatoes
san marzano variety
has proven to be
a great producer for me

perfect for cooking


parsley
for chimichurri sauce
maybe for tomorrows
dinner


beans
beans
and more beans


and plenty 
of busy
bees


still looking
pretty
thanks to those zinnias
and cosmos


this one
craning its neck
to have a good look
at you
as you walk by.

Thanks for joining me.
I know a garden isn't a thrilling post
but
it will give me something to 
look back on next year
to compare
seasonal growth
and will give me a smile
on a cold
winter's day.

Already planning 
next years 
garden.

Always planning.
:)

3 comments:

  1. Your garden is so beautiful! I'm making plans for next year, too. "Make garden look more like Jenny's!" :) Love you!
    Rosebud

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  2. get outta here...your gardens are an inspiration to me...mine are a result of good camera angling! lol :D
    xo

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  3. Wow! Your blooms all look beautiful! I love the close ups of the flowers. Your garden is absolutely adorable. I think the vividness and brilliance of your plants is a testament to your skill as a gardener. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your lovely post! I hope everyone is in the best of health!

    Gwendolyn Reyes @ Tapestry

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