It's been a glorious weekend. I spent the day with friends in Chestnut Hill for the day yesterday, which is just outside of Philly, and today was spent doing a first clean-up of a few leaves falling. Some of the annuals were yanked out and a small pruning of the roses, which still continue to bloom. I suspect when the first frost comes, that will seal the fate of most of the annuals and perennials. But the zinnias are still exploding....and you can see I might have gone nuts with pumpkins and gourds. I still have more to place. After the clean-up, a nice sit out back was called for with some nice apple cider.
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The first year the cockscomb bloomed.
I know your shocked to know I have cocks in the garden.
As one can see, even Matilda made the move to the new Casa with me.
My yearly Hallows Raven decoration.
And behind the shed at the property line caught this fellow. I have no idea what type of bird, I suspect a sparrow of some kind. I was just overjoyed to get a zoomed in picture so clear.
Zinnia is one of my fav flower.
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I'm not one bit surprised that you have cocks in your garden. Only you, sweetie.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I only wish we could grow zinnia here - but (like cosmos, coreopsis, marigolds and so on) unfortunately they need a lot more sun than we can ever give them, and I'm not sure they would be all that happy in pots anyhow.
ReplyDeleteIt's all looking good in your patch, dear! (Even the cockscomb - a name I always associate with crabs, rather than sex). Jx
Thank you dear. Your comment means a lot coming from you. I have done marigolds in pots before, and they did well when in full sun...and they are a natural bug repellant. I actually like the scent of them too. Zinnia on the other hand hated the pots. I almost lost them all till I transplanted them in the ground, and they flourished. It's been trial and error.
DeleteWe have had to adapt hugely to the fact that we a) have only a miniscule bit of "ground" to actually plant anything into (90% of the garden being paved or concreted), and b) the bastard weed trees in neighbouring gardens have begun to encroach over every bit of sunshine we have left.
DeleteSalvias still do well, but Dahlias are showing signs of being a "lost cause". Lilies, roses, Clematis and Hemerocallis still give us a great show, but Ipomoea and Thunbergia vines have suffered. Thank heavens for Fuchsias and ferns, I say! Jx
I'm glad someone has luck with Fuchsia. Mine here did terrible this year. By the mid July they were done.
DeleteOurs didn't like the hot summer, but they're giving us a lovely show now! Jx
DeleteOurs either. They did so well last year that we got for this year, and I believe they were all burnt up by the heat by July.
DeleteSuch vibrant colours on those fall flowers and plants! Nice pumpkins and gourds too!
ReplyDeleteLovely! We have tried cockscomb, I know... shocking for us lesbians, but we have had no luck.That is huge! I love all the pumpkins too. I love tons of them also.
ReplyDeleteAll so lovely!!!! I had forgotten all about Matilda. Nice to see her back. I'm old, and for a minute thought it was a raven sitting there. I love the color. I also am a huge fan or ornamental cabbage, and it last right through till January. My yard man will be planting mine this week. The zinnia is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt is quite amazing how long is ornamental cabbages can hold on and cold temperatures.
DeleteGorgeous colors. We, too, had beautiful weather today and even ate breakfast outside as the sun was coming up. But, alas, it won't last ... cooler, and colder, temperatures are coming.
ReplyDeleteBreakfast outside? That sounds like a great thought. It was nice enough here that I've got it done that. Although I often take my coffee out in the morning.
DeleteCockscomb? Gee, I thought everybody called it a foreskin. 😎😎😎
ReplyDeleteI'm part of the new wave. I just called my cockscomb. And it got off my large this year
DeleteI liked the pumpkin best.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful flora!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers, sweetpea! This year the pumpkins around here will all be plastic painted to look like terra cotta. Don't ask, it's absolutely too painful! xoxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers
ReplyDeleteI just knew you had a huge head on your cockscomb.
ReplyDeleteMy mother would have loved this post...Zinnia was among her favorite flowers. And my balcony and front window is now decked with pumpkins. I love the white ones too.
ReplyDeleteI should have had a photo post of everyone's full finery. That sounds lovely.
DeleteGorgeous flowers and fall touches. I always liked the color of cockscomb, but never liked it otherwise. It always reminded me of brains. Gives me chills.
ReplyDeleteLove that 8th picture down and all the different greens and reds. I have always been impressed with your hard and velvety cockscomb, wink.
ReplyDeleteYes I seem to remember you didn't put up much of a fight!
DeleteVery nice post...and what a sweet little bird. I think it's a White-Throated sparrow.
ReplyDeleteI think you Mitchell, and Mr device are the bird experts
DeleteSuch great fall images! I do believe it just may be my favorite season. With or without your cockscomb.
ReplyDeleteOne can never overdose on autumn. So many changes in a couple of weeks it is wonderful. I love the changing touches in your garden. Those zinnias though....
ReplyDeleteI was pleasantly surprised how well the zinnias did.
DeleteFlorida has no glimpses of autumn so I myself appreciate these images very much!
ReplyDeleteAh yes, autumn colors and touches.
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love?
I love this time of the year it has always been my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI only wish P.C.s had smell-o-vision (but I'm sure it'll come).
ReplyDeleteWell Raybeard I'm not sure any of the items I have featured have a scent but I do have some lovely marigolds that I didn't picture and they smell lovely.
DeleteYes, I’m stunned you have cocks in the garden. Who would have ever guessed? Beautiful photos. That’s a great shot of a white-throated sparrow.
ReplyDeleteI figured that must have been some kind of sparrow.
DeleteI see you have another 'purple, veiny, love cabbage' on the go this year. And what a monster your cock is! (Judging by the look on that adorable little sparrow's face, I think they're wondering whether it's safe to go into your garden)
ReplyDeleteFour big huge cabbages this year.! And i think you'd enjoy my monster cockscomb Mr Device. It's hours of fun Im told.
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ReplyDeleteI’m so glad that you’ve been able to keep your green thumb busy in your new digs. You are truly gifted, in more ways than one. 😉
I still have no idea what I'm doing. I just look to see if it needs sun or shade and throw it in the ground. But if you would like me to show you my other gifts I'd be more than happy
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DeleteI’m sure you can show me some magic. I’ll have to take you up on it sometime.
Love those Zinnias, not a plant I have tried growing.
ReplyDeleteThey seemed to grow here like weeds this year, Helen. I love the assorted colors they come in.
DeleteI love those flowers, and maybe it's time to get a bird feeder to see if any other birds show up like at the old place?
ReplyDeleteI bet your cats would love to watch the birds!!!
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