WINDY

It has been extremely windy since yesterday as evidenced by the maiden grass (Miscanthus sinensis 'Silver Towers') arching over above (in the reception garden). This morning was around 40 degrees F and it really felt like a "breath of winter" as we all came in bundled up. It has been overcast for the most part but the sun has peaked out here and there. The gardens still look quite colorful (see sunken garden border below) and this morning was perfect lighting for photography.
Marv and Terry worked on removing annuals, trimming hedges and helping haul out leftover supplies from the wishing well garden projects. Janice has been tidying in the hosta hollow and will work on signage and possibly some watering as needed. Marianne cleaned up an "area in need" and is also focusing on the entrance garden again. Larry has been working on his water spigot repair among other duties, including helping with Grumpy "facilitation". We had a great Grumpy turnout and the guys worked on dismantling plant sale tables, helping Dr. Yahr, cleaning up leaves/debris, hauling mums and various carpentry projects. It should get plenty busy around here when frost arrives as it is a monumental task to remove all our annual beds and relocate tropicals as needed. Nice shot below of the fruiting clusters from blackberry lily (Belamcanda chinensis) that has nice blooms in mid-summer that later create pods that open to reveal these structures. The bottom image of Dahlia 'Mystic Desire' shows that dahlias only get better this time of year (until hard frost beats them done mercilessly).