Wow, I have to say this first week of September has been stunning. Beautiful temperatures to garden in, even better temperatures for sleeping in, but I digress. The summer flowers are still doing well, but they are missing the summer heat that they love. The colors are so intense, though with the cooler temperatures how can I complain?
Despite all my best intentions to not get the garden any bigger….and I am not, really…I went plant shopping today. I was needing more varieties of hydrangeas, and it is the end of the season sale time soooo I picked up 4 more hydrangeas, one can never have enough at this time of year, and a handful of perennials. A fellow flower farmer is selling her property so I might be getting some of her stock which would be really exciting. Think of the time I would save. Keep your fingers crossed. As you know, my goal as I age is to plant more perennials and fewer annuals which are a lot more work than perennials. Have to think smarter these days.
I placed my supplemental bulb order last week, so besides the tulips, at some point hyacinths and narcissus will be joining the lineup. They should be available early to mid March if I have done my math correctly.
The biggest flower news is that Friday Oct 4 will be last day that the flower shed will be open for the year. I know, I know, a few weeks earlier than normal, but Steve and I will be jetting off on a well deserved and needed holiday hence the shed closing. I will continues to remind you. Only four more weeks of flowers so get them and enjoy them while you can. If all goes to plan, the shed will reopen mid February 2025.
That is about all for now. I have to go put another jumper on, it’s cold out here! I leave you with two photos, a jar of dahlias and last weeks #.
Until next week, Allie. I dream of flowers, do you?
