It's Autumn

I love the word 'autumn'. It just rolls off the tongue bringing up visions of colorful leaves, pumpkins, smoke drifting upward from the chimney. After a summer of hot dry weather my flowers are making a comeback just before they rest for the winter. So, I took a stroll about my yard to discover what autumn has to offer.

I love the pink of the sedum against the green background. I wasn't sure about wanting sedum when my grandson planted it but it's one of the most colorful fall plants I have.

The magnolia tree is covered with pink and green pods. I love the spiky design of the pods with the leaves that are shiny and dark green.

I have forgotten the name of this vine that we brought with us from Alabama. It doesn't make it's appearance until mid to late summer and then it covers the fence with fairy looking little leaves and tiny red trumpet flowers.

The ginger lily is making a last hurrah. It, too, is an off-spring from my aunt's lilies in Alabama. When picked and brought into the house, it fills the room with sweet fragrance.

The yellow rose is about finished for the year. I found a perfect blossom or two.

This bright red coleus is a joy to see. You can always depend on coleus, they are colorful and so easy to grow. A great addition to the garden.

This little gnome holds open the fence gate. His pipe is nearly as big as he is!!

Yes, my yard is 'strutting it's stuff' as the days shorten and the air grows cooler. All too soon the frost will come and the flowers will be gone. However, I will enjoy them while I can and come winter I will start planning my next flower garden.

I am linking to Show and Tell Friday at Cindy's http://romantichome.blogspot.com/