Appreciating Autumn

As October comes to a close, autumn’s beauty shines brightly at Coppertop. Dahlias and greenhouse veggies are still producing, although slowing way down. Radiant foliage is the current star.

March Picker

October 28, 2019

1–2 minutes

Blackbird penstemon, cotinus, fall color, fall veggies, harvesting bean seeds, maple trees, Olympic Peninsula gardening, Pacific Northwest gardening, sherwood’s peach dahlia

As October comes to a close, autumn’s beauty shines brightly at Coppertop. Dahlias and greenhouse veggies are still producing, although slowing way down. Radiant foliage is the current star.

9 responses to “Appreciating Autumn”

The Belmont Rooster

October 28, 2019 at 8:29 pm

GREAT PHOTOS! I always dread this time of the year when perennials have run their course and I have to bring all the potted plants inside. At least temperatures are cooler and I won’t have to mow the yard for several months. Thanks for sharing!

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1. March Picker
  
  October 29, 2019 at 7:24 am
  
  Thank you! Yes, the cooler temps are invigorating. We’re still mowing, but that’ll stop soon enough. Enjoy this season!
  
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thequiltinggardener

October 29, 2019 at 1:14 am

Beautiful photos. The colours look so stunning in the sunshine.

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1. March Picker
  
  October 29, 2019 at 7:24 am
  
  Thanks! I do love autumn.
  
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Lauren

October 30, 2019 at 5:49 am

Lovely! Is that purple flower a penstemon? (picture after the vegetables in a bowl) I love it!

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1. March Picker
  
  October 30, 2019 at 5:23 pm
  
  Yep, that’s a Blackbird Penstemon, which shines in October especially. Thanks for visiting, Lauren.
  
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tonytomeo

November 7, 2019 at 10:40 pm

You certainly get nice foliar color there. It is a week and a half later, and we have almost none. Dogwods and flowering cherries are starting to defoliate without much. Sweetgums are holding their foliage, which could eventually color well.

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1. March Picker
  
  November 8, 2019 at 5:36 pm
  
  Nice, Tony. I’m a fan of the Sweetgum here which will be the last to drop leaves. Right now it’s birch time, but I’ve been neglecting posting!
  
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  1. tonytomeo
    
    November 9, 2019 at 10:00 am
    
    Birches are pretty sweet where they color. They may not color well here, but they are one of the better trees fro bright yellow in the even more arid interior climates. I don’t know why, but as long as the roots get water, the foliage does not mind they dry air.
    
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