Savoring the Late Summer Garden

Design & Photo: Maria von Brincken copyright 2012
Design & Photo: Maria von Brincken copyright 2012

Geese squawk over head as I watch the black cat’s head turn up to follow the sounds.  The tropical storm has passed taking with it the high humidity and leaving a drenched garden.  I love the tapestry of foliage shown in the photo above of the shade garden. It needed a good drink. No tornadoes here or flooding.  I’m grateful. Also happy for the drenching as it’s been a very dry summer. As I write I look to the deck and the container arrangement that continues to delight me on this early September day.

Design & Photo: Maria von Brincken copyright 9 8 12
Design & Photo: Maria von Brincken copyright 9 8 12

When I look over the deck railing or out the laundry room window, I see that the vine ‘Sweet Autumn’ Clematis with its star-like white flowers blooms.  It’s that time of year.

Design & Photo: Maria von Brincken copyright 9 8 12
Design & Photo: Maria von Brincken copyright 9 8 12

Views of the gardens from within my house are very important to me.  That’s why the lower level laundry room has a view of the gardens captured above.  I get a treat every time I do the laundry. I also planned the view from the deck. I make a point to walk to the rail and look often. Happy Sunday everyone.  I’m looking forward to a bit of garden tweaking–deadheading and just enjoying.

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