This burst of golden yellow is all that is left from last year's major removal of the overgrown masses of Black-eyed Susans next to the main arbor. Do you see that the big Sedum Autumn Joy behind it is turning pink? It's a sure sign of fall.
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You can see here that even though I removed wheelbarrow loads of BE Susan's last year, I still have plenty left. Can you see the bit of Obedient plant that is still left in the front of this border? I thought I had it all out last fall. You are right, Betty, it's not a very obedient plant!.jpg)
When I got home from work I found this big plant had fallen over. It's in an old plastic pot with a bottom that is smaller than the top. . . not good for large plants..jpg)
Luckily I had that new container I just bought. I just put the old container inside the new one. It will work until the season ends. I will then replant everything and toss the old plastic pot.
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After work today I ran to the library to return a bunch of books from last week. I was drawn to the cookbook section and grabbed a few to skim through this weekend.
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I always get in the mood to cook when September rolls around.
I had about 20 minutes to kill before my nail appointment, so I went to the boat harbor and sat in my car and skimmed one of the Ina books. I like her books because they have narrative as well as good recipes.
Maybe I will find some new recipes to cook this weekend.
I like Ina too, she seems like she'd be neat to know in person.
ReplyDeleteI have a singular Obedient plant out front that is white and really didn't spread that much. It's under an evergreen and planted with lots of other perennials too. Hmmm. : )
I really love the gardens! The Black Eyed Susans are beautiful. The south is beginning to look a little like fall, not because of cooler weather but shorter days.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Hi Dianne,
ReplyDeleteI always think the same thing about Ina. Maybe that pine tree will keep the Obedient plant in control. Hope so.
Sally,
Thank you. I really hate it when the days get shorter. I don't mind winter, but I wish it was still light until 9:00 p.m.!
Oh no, I never get sick of seeing Black Eyed Susans, nor do I ever tire of purple coneflowers! Mine was past now, so it's a pleasure to see yours. Thanks for the heads up on Obedient plant, I'll make sure to avoid it.
ReplyDeleteI never tire of seeing black eyed susans..winter will be here soon enough and then we won't be able to enjoy them. I too don't mind winter but would like longer daylight.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of your recipe books..so get cooking girl! :)
I'll never get tired of seeing Black Eyed Susans because they have been one of my favourite flowers ever since I can remember:-) Mine are just starting to bloom and I'm so enjoying them.
ReplyDeleteLet us know if you find any good recipes in those books!! I need to find zucchini recipes...got tons of zucchini ready in the garden!! xoxo
I found your blog from a google search on a non-garden related topic. I'm so glad to know of your blog. This year we moved to a home with space for a garden. I grew tomatoes, peppers, and other vegetables this year to get started.
ReplyDeleteI would REALLY love to learn more about growing perennials in my front and back yards. I look forward to your future (and past) posts and all that I'll learn from you. I live in the rocky mountains- zone 6 I think.