Before summer comes to an end, it seems a good time to take a few garden notes.
Last fall we relocated the Annabelle hydrangea. It's original home was too sunny which caused poor performance. It now receives morning sun only and is expressing it's new location happiness in the form of profuse blooms.
When selecting it's new location, I thought placing it outside my office/laundry room window might be nice. I am happy to report that it has made for a pleasurable work day to see the flowers along with the bees and butterflies that come to visit. The Japanese Beetles were frequent visitors too. Thankfully they are long gone now.
When I set up this grouping on the kitchen counter I envisioned the day I could fill the Ball jars with hydrangeas. It doesn't take many to make a sizable bouquet.
A few more paired with Black-Eyed Susans made a cheerful centerpiece for the dining table.
The potatoes that were planted in pots here did very well.
We harvested them in June and they were delicious.
Our favorite way to prepare them was boiled until tender. A bit of butter and plenty of fresh chopped chives sprinkled on top.
Yum!
As for that squash...
When we purchased our two tomato plants in the spring I noticed a little vine coming out of one of them. I figured it was either a cucumber or some type of squash. It's been fun to wait and see what little surprise was in store. So far we've harvested 5 yellow crookneck squash.
The bees have been enjoying the purple coneflowers all summer.
Now the goldfinches are beginning to enjoy the seedheads.
For that reason I won't be clipping them off.
You can't beat the return on your investment with a pack of zinnia seeds. One packet provided two bigs pots of colorful cheer on the patio. They have provided countless little bouquets around the house and the bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are frequent visitors.
At this point the foliage is looking a bit rough. The hummers aren't bothered by that so, as long as they continue to visit, I will keep watering them.
A few in a vase along with a snip of coleus.
Another way to brighten the workday ; ).
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This is the time of year when some people are hanging onto summer for all it's worth while others can't wait for autumn's arrival.
Do you have any thoughts on the matter??
Have a wonderful week.
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