It’s hard to believe the weather we’ve had here in Rhode Island. Though we’ve had some cool temperatures at night, daytime highs have stayed in the 70’s for the last few weeks. Vegetables as well as flowers have thrived.
With cooler, windier and rainier weather now here, I thought I should go out to the garden and take some photos of what’s blooming before it all finally goes away for the season.
Globe amaranth, or gomphrena.
Mandevilla has a southern exposure in front of my wife’s art studio, but it will go in soon and join the other houseplants for the winter.
Petunias, sown from seed in early spring.
One of many dahlias, which will be dug up soon. I store the tubers in the garage for the winter, then start them in pots in the spring before planting in the garden.
Impatiens never lasted this long! A perfect spot, hidden from the sun and wind.
Nasturtiums. Though they’re annuals, these peppery-tasting edibles do re-sow themselves.
A lone rose.
Gazania loves the warm sun.
Calendula self-sows every year. Another edible.
Galliarda, with a friend.
Rudbeckia. It comes back every year.
Live the Live ™ 