The Last of the Flowers

Hello, friends, as October comes to an end, 

so have most of my flowers. 

All except a few hardy blooms, such as 

these winter pansies. 

A few calibrachoa are still blooming, too. 

Let's take a look around and see what else 

is blooming here at my home in the foothills

of Washington State.

We've had one of the wettest October's on record, 

but this day is full of beautiful sunshine. 

I have swept the deck of fallen leaves.......

An everyday task this time of year. 

I try not to think of the leaves I need to rake on the ground! 

My two helpers, Whitey Bear and Kai. 

Every breeze sends the wind-chimes 

singing and brings the leaves falling down. 

But for now, the sun is shining and the air is still. 

It does get cool at night now, but not 

enough for frost. 

Daytime temperatures are still mild, 

55-65 degrees. 

You can see the begonia are still blooming. 

Kai is always on alert. 

These are double begonia and I wish I bought more

of them last spring. They have been blooming 

non-stop since May. 

I will be sure to look for more next year. 

Japanese maple is losing her beautiful leaves. 

A pot of redwood sorrel sits on the rail. 

I've had this plant for many years. 

I bring it in for winter. 

Can you see the blossom?

So tiny and delicate. 

A stink bug rests on a leaf in the sunshine. 

White impatiens bloom among the chocolate mint. 

More white impatiens are blooming

on the window ledge. 

You can see the hummingbird feeder and a few 

stray leaves. The lilac has already lost her leaves. 

Just blooming away.....

You can see the skylight in my living room

through the window :)

Surprisingly the bees have been visiting the 

feeders these last few weeks, much to the dismay of 

the hummingbirds. 

I've set out extra feeders everywhere to give the birds

a better chance. 

The Anna's hummingbirds stay year-round. 

The Rufous hummingbirds have already left. 

There is one last rose blooming in the garden. 

This weekend the ceramic bird bath will be put away. 

One last Nikko blue hydrangea blooms behind. 

Nikko blue turns lovely colors this time of year. 

I gather the beautiful blooms for baskets and vases. 

Hydrangea and crab-apple by the birdbath. 

One last foxglove :)

I've finished sweeping the deck for now. 

White alyssum, and bacopa still bloom on 

the old baker's rack. 

The fairies have packed up and left their pan garden. 

The pineapple sage is ready for harvest. 

I was hoping it would bloom, but the growing season

is not long enough. 

Beautiful fall colors. 

Mt. Rainier is hidden in the mountain clouds. 

Viburnum turns a rosy hue. 

Winter Pansies wait to be potted. 

Happy little faces. 

Just waiting for me to find time. 

 The hydrangea gathered for my table :)

Kai waits by the door. 

There's a cat on the other side. 

They like to play together. 

Ling Ling ready for play......

Time to sweep the deck again! 

xoxo

I hope you enjoyed visiting my flowers, 

dear friends! 

xoxo

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