Cleaning up the gardens

I'm cleaning up the flower beds one last time for the season. Busy, but such soothing work. There is a lovely fall breeze. Even though Mabon, the fall equinox, hasn't yet arrived, there is definitely a change in the weather. Even the air smells different.

Front of house is done. I'm going to take a little rest, then head back to the rose garden. It will get its own blog entry, of course! LOL

Fall flowers in the front stoop planters

Zinnias, such a beautiful red! The mum to the right blooms rust brown. Getting so big! Time to divide.

Yes, I grow potatoes in my foundation plantings. It's my thing.

Culinary sage. This is a spectacular plant! Giving away the trimmings at market this week.

English ivy got another haircut today. If you don't mind the extra care, it is a great ground cover.

The yarrow. Looking sad after several harvests for the soap room this year. But it will be back!

Were there really that many weeds?

Sage bush trimmings - going to market. Stop by. It's free!

Cosmos were really looking sad. So they are on their way to the compost heap. Still useful in their own way.