Appreciation

Even though Autumn is a wonderful season in NC the shortening days have a way of bringing on the blues. I decided the best way to combat them on this Monday morning is to look for the beauty in the season.






Daylily 'Cripple Creek' is still going.



Viburnum 'Emerald Luster' and White American Beautyberry



Rudbeckia triloba



Mexican Bush Sage



More blooms from 'Journey's End'



Japanese Beautyberry



Miscanthus 'Cabaret' towers above it all.

Contest Entry

As suggested I'm entering this photo of Miscanthus 'Cabaret' in bloom for the GGW Picture This Photo Contest.



I have quite a few ornamental grasses and would welcome more into the garden should I win the contest. 'Cabaret' is the largest grass that I grow and makes a real impact in my largest perennial bed.

Garden Bloggers Bloom Day~ Another First

Until very recently my blog posts have been erratic and I have not attempted to participate in the Garden Bloggers community. I'm very happy to be posting my first GBBD!

Salvia 'San Carlos Festival' is finally putting on a show in my garden. It has barely bloomed through the growing season saving it all for a fabulous Fall Season~ I hope.



Salvia uliginosa, Bog Sage, has been a workhorse this year.



Garlic Chives are still pretty and attract all sorts of pollinators.



Buddleia 'Potter's Purple'- the first full year in the garden and I love it!



Caryopteris incana, Blue Mist.



Lespedeza



Anisicanthus quadrifidus var wrighttii



Miscanthus 'Cabaret'



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