Sunset on Lake Michigan

 

Autumn Highlights

 

Solidago

At one time I had a huge Solidago in my back garden. I loved it because it bloomed when all the summer plants were fading. It got cut down by some crack head that was supposed to be helping me in the garden. This year it mysteriously appeared in a totally different location. I put this little fence around it to protect it from another "accidental" cut down. It is a hybrid of ragweed but effects no allergies.

Sedum Autumn Joy

Another favorite fall flower is this Sedum. I have had for this well over 20 years. It starts to flower with a light pick color, then it turns this color. Eventually it is a deep rust color. I don't cut it back because I love the way snow mounds up on each flower in the winter.

.......and the pollinators love it too!

Hydrangea Paniculata

 front yard view from my porch

High Summer

and the petunias are singing!

Supertunia Vista Bublegum

 

 

Supertunia Vista Paradise 

Garden Update

 

Supertunia Bubblegum with Lantana (thanks Allison and Jacob)

Little Quick Fire Hydrangea 

the survivor

Purple fountain grass

Little Lime Punch Hydrangea 

                                   My new friend making herself right at home

My Summer Garden 2026

 

I post a photo of this Clematis every year. It has been blooming it's head off for years with no help from me. It loves this spot. 

A purple fountain grass, an experiment....let see how big it gets and will it have plumes?

In the foreground is the hydrangea the got pulverized by the Bobcat last summer. We moved it and it is doing so good. I don't think that it will bloom this year as it blooms on old  wood. On the other side of the globe is my new hydrandea that is loaded with buds....can't wait to see it bloom

My beautiful Supertunia Bubblegum vista peeking through my old trellis

My Garden, May

 

A beautiful oasis around the birch tree stump....a happy accident.

Bridal Wreath Spiria

Lily of the Valley, originally from my parent's garden