Wow! The Summer is coming to a close…again. My September Surprises are a nice treat for those who love Gardening from all angles
Come walk with me.
The Harvest Moon arrived on Sept 8th. It was the last of the three Super Moons of 2014.
With the Winter we had our Gardens were a little off. This is the Crape Myrtle in September.
A Clematis Bloom? And such a gorgeous color. Purple is still my favorite…
Sometimes the “weeds” surprise you. This bucket full of Nicotiana mutabilis ‘Marshmallow’ self-seeded. in the perfect spot. These plants love wet feet, and this bucket did the job…
Closeup of the Nicotiana mutabilis ‘Marshmallow’ flower. A favorite of Hummingbirds.
These berries are Honeysuckle. I love the color…
There are even Dinner-plate Hibiscus in bloom.
This was an amazing find. Blue-eyed Grass. Planted by the birds…Thank you. I found Blue-eyed Grass growing in my Garden right after Frank Sinatra passed. When I discovered what it was named, it brought a smile to my face…I have since bought flat after flat to plant, with no success. Fingers crossed it is here to stay. Blue-eyed Grass is a miniature Iris.
Lavender in bloom.
Mixed Border Garden. Planted along the edge of the road. This is my first year planting Zinnias…
Planting Zinnias proved to be rewarding. Not only do they add color, they are a Butterfly Magnet.
Indian Summer Rudbeckia did well this Summer. This Border Garden doubles as a Cutting Garden.
The Petunias spill out towards the road.
These Zinnias are in the Island Garden.
Turtlehead is a Host plant for the Baltimore Butterflies. Although I have never seen one, I hold out hope…Here is a link to an article about Turtlehead Chelone glabra.
This is what became of a Moss Purse I had sitting on the front steps. Japanese Painted Fern self-seeded, as the purse collapsed. It is my Woodland Fairy Garden…
Purple Asters are in bloom…on schedule.
Our Winter took its toll. This planter, which was fully exposed on the picnic table, survived. The Licorice Plant is not even hardy to here. And notice the Tennis Ball…Yup, that would be Chase…No matter what I am doing, the ball ends up in the picture…
Here’s to the end of another growing season. Big plans for next Spring…Can’t wait…
Magic Touch & Her Gardens 
Lovely photos Judy- I have a few of those garden “surprises” here as well. It was hard to keep up with the beds this summer 😦
I think we spent the better part of the Summer before we realized Winter was over. And then throw in how late everything was to arrive…You had a great year with your new project. Growing Butterflies. Isn’t it a wonderful process to witness. And you became a weigh station. Loved the Monarch release. 🙂