In The Garden - September 15

Although I've spent most of my time lately in the kitchen canning, the garden is still growing like crazy. I haven't had a lot of time to work out there, but I have taken a few pictures to remember what's going on this time of year.

I planted 'Only The Lonely' nicotiana again this year.  I only plant it every few years as it takes a long time to get growing, but I love how it looks!  This photo was taken as the first stalk began to bloom.

A close up of the flowers shows how long and tubular that they are.  Perfect, of course, for hummingbirds to visit.  We've had lots and lots of them in the yard lately.

Now there are many stalks, many blooms and much fragrance!

'Betty Boop' has looked extraordinarily lovely this year.  For several years after I first planted it, it only bloomed in the fall.  Then, for a couple of years, it bloomed in the spring and then again in the fall.  This year, it has bloomed all year.  Started in the spring, bloomed right through the heat of summer and now it's sparkling in the fall garden.  Love it!

The 'Sweet Autumn' clematis is stunning this year.  And it's humming, too.  No, really.  There are so many bees in there that the whole plant hums and vibrates.  lol. 

A close-up of the clematis flowers.  They smell lovely, too!