Happy GBBD October 2016

Happy Garden Bloggers Bloom Day October 2016!

 It might not feel like it here in Austin, but it is fall and the Fall Asters are blooming away along with...

 the Plumbago,

 the Cassia,

and the Lantana, which by the way is a constant favorite of the butterflies.

 The maples are turning a brilliant red.

 The Kalanchoe are getting ready to bloom

And last but not least, Kumquats are ripe and quite delicious!  You can eat these rind and all- there are a few seeds so be careful but they are really good!  Thank you to May Dreams Gardens for hosting GBBD!  Stop by her site to check out gardens from all over!

Happy GBBD!!!!!!

Happy GBBD to everyone!!!  Thanks to May Dreams Gardens for hosting!  There is so much going on and blooming right now- it is such a fun time of year and the weather these past few days!!!!  Oh my gosh- LOVE IT.  The Peruvian Cereus never cease to amaze and wow me - this particular day I guess cause it was cloudy this weekend, it stayed open a lot longer than normal which was fine by me!

 The Black Eyed Susan has such a pretty happy bloom.

 The American Beautyberries are turning color and attracting all the birds- so fun to watch them pick at the berries. 

 The Crinum bloom has always been a favorite.  So unique

 Another sure sign fall is here in Austin, the Stick of Fire are starting to turn.

 I like how it resembles a little heart on the top of this cactus.

 The Antigonon have long been a favorite but I do have a preference for the white, though the pink is really pretty….. white…pink…white…pink… how to decide?

 These little guys are all over the Milkweed as well as are their new temporary "homes".

 I captured this shot and basically right after he jumped and I thought it was on my head- took a minute to figure out he was on a different leaf of the Agave…. little spooky….

 The Fall Aster are rockin' and rollin'.

 The Mexican Flame Vine never disappoint.

 The Pineapple Guava are LOADED with fruit.  Love it!!!!

Hope you have enjoyed shots of what is going on lately.   Hope everyone is having a great fall.

Where Does the Time Go???

 I can't believe it is already November!  Where does the time go??

Here is one of my most favorite combos I have done lately.  I think I am the happiest with this collection at least right now.....

 

I am posting some of the beautiful things that have been blooming lately- I love this time of year, I guess that is where the time has gone, I have been outside and not at the computer!

The Mexican Mint Marigold are STUNNING - full of color and the scent of licorice.

 It is fall, so true to the name, the Fall Aster are blooming like mad.

 The Mexican Flame Vine on the back fence is blooming away- I took this like a week ago but it is as beautiful if not more so right now- the Antigonon is mixed in with it and both are growing happily on fence in the full sun.

 The Mountain Sage is full of blooms.

 The Spanish Lavender are an old time favorite of mine.  Tried and true- I just love them.  Such an intricate bloom- they are just gorgeous. 

 The Lion's Tail are blooming- I can't decide if I like them like this the best or when they are in full bloom.  The Monarchs have been all over these today also.  I tried to get a photo but only had my phone with me today and they didn't come out very clear so I didn't include.

 The Firespikes are starting to bloom- I LOVE these- they are such great plants for the shade too with a HUGE bloom and burst of color. 

 here is one of the pots I put together showing off the Lions Tail.  Such a great plant. 

 Here is little miss thing being lazy.  Too cute- had to share.

And to follow, little Coop mimicking her- they are so neglected, you almost feel sorry for them.

Happy September GBBD!!!!

 Happy GBBD!!!!

The weather we are having here in Austin is incredible!  It is cool, we got rain, what more can a person ask for????

All the flowers are blooming away in celebration.  The Leonotis are rockin' and rollin'.

 The Coneflowers are brilliantly purple.

 The Hibiscus are huge and happy- I love the velvet like centers!!

 The Plumbago are hard to beat- steady little bloomers.

The Maples are turning colors - fall is near!!!!

 The Tropical Sage are blooming away in the front bed.

 The Salvia leucantha are full of blooms.

 The Beach Vitex- one of my favorites.  

 The Thyrallis are such a vibrant yellow- I love how they look next to the Salvia Mystic Spires.

 The Desert Rose has been showing off all week.

 The Fall Asters are blooming- fall is here and or near!

 The Prides are still blooming away in the fence bed.

 The Cherry Barbados are in full bloom- so pretty.

 The Cassias are full of bees and full of blooms.

 The American Beautyberries are full of berries. 

 The Philippine Violets are in full bloom as well. 

 The Hummingbird Bush are a Hook Em' orange.  Love it!

Hope everyone is having a great GBBD!  Thanks to May Dreams Gardens for hosting!!