Still Life

Summer has an extended warranty

The Clematis decided to give it another go and they're blooming their little hearts out. Thanks guys.


This zucchini looks like a cross between an orange cigar and a melting popsicle.


The Ligularia is looking less swamp-like these days and the leaves fill in the side garden nicely.



Personally, I'm grateful for every day without a sign of frost.

Autumn Crocus

I think that Colchicums are the most amazing plants.


first comes this lush growth of leaves in June, something like giant Lily-of-the-valley leaves.Then at the end of June the leaves disappear entirely and nothing more happens until fall.

In September, along come these little beauties, taller than a crocus but enchanting.

I'm so happy to have made their acquaintance.