We have had an amazing fall here. With day time temps in the upper 60's to low 70's and lots of bright sunshine the outside plants have really been hanging on and loving it! My marigolds are huge and so full of blooms still! A couple weeks ago when we pulled out the garden I decided to wait on them because there were so many bees happily buzzing around. But it appears our 'Indian Summer' is coming to an end. We have been socked in with fog for two full days and not a single ray of sun has been able to break through. And it has been quite chilly. But I took some pictures the other day and hope you enjoy them.
Right in the middle of the picture is a bee enjoying a snack. I should have waited until one stopped off at an orange flower. She might have shown up better.
The blueberries are putting on their fall colors.
Kale looking good in the sun!
Swiss Chard. Also looking pretty content.
The Prayer plant in my entry way. It has taken over the little table and mirror.
The Beefsteak Begonia in the office.
I am not sure the name of this Begonia. I have searched and searched. The closest I might have come was 'Cleopatra' but that picture was small and in black and white. I used to have one that was probably about 3 feet in circumference and a friend called it the man eating plant. After many years it died. This is a start from one that lived at a house I cleaned. Hers was dying as well so I rescued one leaf and started this one. Then when it was well established I started another off of it. I wanted to make sure I didn't lose them all together. I also have an Eyelash Begonia but did not take a picture of it.
So that is some of the plant life in and around my home. When Liam was born I had about 24 African Violets. They were all so stunning and doing so well. I had to start putting them up in out of the way places, out of reach of little hands beginning to explore. Finally I realized that it just wasn't working so I called the African Violet Society in Albany and they came and picked up all but one. I decided to keep the start of my very first one. That one is now blooming happily on my kitchen window sill. And there is one more in the house. Years ago I gave my grandma Sellon one for Mother's Day. I was pleasantly surprised at how much she enjoyed it and had it in a place that was the perfect lighting so it grew and bloomed so beautifully. I now have it. In fact it is barely visible behind a leaf in the above plant. It is not doing as well for me as I do not have that ideal window like she had. So I am now nursing it along.
Thankfully Liam never really has messed with the plants like I thought he would. But finding homes for all those plants did free up space. Always a good thing.
Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!
So that is some of the plant life in and around my home. When Liam was born I had about 24 African Violets. They were all so stunning and doing so well. I had to start putting them up in out of the way places, out of reach of little hands beginning to explore. Finally I realized that it just wasn't working so I called the African Violet Society in Albany and they came and picked up all but one. I decided to keep the start of my very first one. That one is now blooming happily on my kitchen window sill. And there is one more in the house. Years ago I gave my grandma Sellon one for Mother's Day. I was pleasantly surprised at how much she enjoyed it and had it in a place that was the perfect lighting so it grew and bloomed so beautifully. I now have it. In fact it is barely visible behind a leaf in the above plant. It is not doing as well for me as I do not have that ideal window like she had. So I am now nursing it along.
Thankfully Liam never really has messed with the plants like I thought he would. But finding homes for all those plants did free up space. Always a good thing.
Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!