It is mostly covered in leaves this time of year...
and today is no different than usual.
It''s November and this post is to contribute to Carol's May Dreams Gardens Garden-Blogger-Bloom-Day. It's my very first time participating!
I went outside and walked around with my camera today--uncertain if I'd find enough garden 'life' to create an interesting blog post. I found more than I thought I would!First, there are still a few 'annuals', such as these Geraniums...
And the Petunia's have bloomed continuously, as well...
Of course, the hardy Impatience isn't going to give in to winter just yet, either.
Next, the 'perennials' take up most of the garden--and finding this lone Shasta Daisy was a nice surprise!
This photo captures how most of the daisies look these days!
Chrysanthemums are still hanging in there, but are beginning to wilt and turn brown...
This Phlox just doesn't want to rest yet!
A Red Rose is a pleasant sight on a November day...
As are these pink ones!
Most of the rose bushes, however, have lost their flowers, but are producing rosehips--which are a real treat for the birds!
This Dianthus plant isn't ready to give up...
Neither is this one!
...despite the fact that their bloom-time is (typically) only in the summer!
Even this Gaura has been resisting the inevitable...
And, although this Hyssop has lost it's purple colored blooms, it adds an interesting 'texture' to the garden:
The reddish shade of this Burning Bush is striking...
While this one's toned-down hues are dazzling, as well.
The Holly berries are now bright red and will look beautiful this winter!
Many leaves on the Clematis vines are still going strong...
This Clematis bud looks as if it's getting ready to pop open!
And this one just never wanted to leave even after the blooms were gone...but it is time!
This Lamb's Ear isn't looking too bad for November...
And the Black Eyed Susan just NEVER wants to give up!
This poor Hosta isn't long for this world...
But it is nice to see the Fern still green and unscathed.
The Liriope flowers have turned to seed, and only a few still hang on...
The Hellebore plant will stay green all winter long.
When I started this post I didn't think I'd have very many photos to work with.
In this case, being wrong is not a bad thing! (all photos by me)
