Autumn Splendor
September 15th, 2010 by Kristin Green
Even though it’s deliciously chilly, and even though the light has slanted dramatically southward, I’m still unwilling to call it fall. We’ve got another whole week before the autumnal equinox and the official start of autumn, so I insist on calling it (late) summer at least until then. The gardens will back me up I think. They are still in full swing and every day continues to be Bloom Day here. For Garden Bloggers Bloom Day (hosted by Carol at May Dreams Gardens) it might almost be easier to list what’s not in bloom – 
but of course I’m not about to do that. Much better to show you some of my current favorites and a few of the reasons why Blithewold is hosting Autumn Splendor, which runs from now through October 3rd and celebrates the floriferous pre-frost exuberance of the gardens. Click here for information about afternoon teas, lectures, exhibits and demonstrations – such as flower arranging on the north porch the next two Wednesdays at 11AM. If you’ve only been to Blithewold for Daffodil Days, it’s high time to come back.
Is your garden still in full swing? What’s blooming?
September 15th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
The picture of the cutting garden is the shiz, gotta say.
Thanks, Susan! (word, yo) -kris
September 15th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I know you are right about the coming of fall, but it seems like summer has ended here. Plants are feeling the chill in the air. Lovely photos and a great place to garden.
Donna, Thank you! I really have been in denial of summer’s end. I just started to enjoy it! -kris
September 15th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
I wish I could find time for a vist!
Heather, Me too! (strange that we would meet a gagillion miles away from here when you’re so close relatively!) -kris
September 16th, 2010 at 1:00 am
delicious images you have there at blithewold kris! makes me want to grab a pair of jeans and a sweater and hop (in a plane) on over to see your late summer garden. the light is quickly changing here too (central tx) but it refuses to cool off. i’m looking forward to it – autumn, that is. happy bloom day!
Andrea, still not cool in TX? yikes mikes. Bundle up and come on back! -kris
September 21st, 2010 at 4:24 pm
alas, it’s the last summer day, but it’s still gorgeous, and I wish I could see your autumn splendor! Amazing show as always. But damn, the mornings are cold.
Lynn, I wish you could be here too – the last couple of our mornings have been warm ones! (it’s a tease.) -kris
September 21st, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Those are glorious blooms. Must return before frost settles.
Layanee, Come on over! -kris