As the last day of summer dawns, signs of the season's change are visible. There are leaves starting to change to their autumn colors, flowers that are well past prime bloom, and other flowers still showing summer color.
This sunflower appears to have served as a good feeding ground.
The color and texture of this flower jumped out at me. When I asked its name I was told that it is a variety of salvia.
I didn't know there were so many different flowers wearing this name.
It was a challenge capturing this delicate flower yesterday; the wind insisted on almost constant movement.
As I walked in Chanticleer Garden this morning I was delighted to see autumn crocus popping up across a large field.
It resembles the crocus we see early in the spring but it has a much larger flower. It is an autumn blooming plant, a member of the Colchicaceae plant family.
This is my first visit since two (new) cats joined the household.
I was delighted to meet Nera and Bianca yesterday. The cats moved in with Mom & Suze back in July; they are already sure that it's their house.
Meet the cats!
Many of the sunflowers in the garden are well past their prime but this species continues to show happy flowers.
This sculpture, suspended on wires, appears to float above the ground.
I think he's looking at me!
Bees were active in the garden this afternoon. There were quite a few flitting about, enjoying the newly opened asters. One stayed still long enough to pose for me.
I'm sure I missed some of the sculptures in the Outdoor Sculpture at Maudslay exhibit as I wandered there this week.
I was happy to find this set of felted creatures in a back corner of one of the gardens. This wonderful collection is the work of Susan Gately.
There are still many flowers in bloom in the garden but I have to admit that I was surprised to see new varieties opening this late in the season.
Asters are opening, creating a new splash of color.
