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In the Garden

BUTTERFLY DANCE

Passing the window at the landing of the stairs, I noticed this butterfly happily doing its dance on the Butterfly bush. The Last Days of Summer…

BUTTERFLY FULL

I am easily distracted by butterflies.

BUTTERFLY CLOSEUP

Forgetting what I was about to do, I picked up my camera to get as close as possible to this butterfly to capture its beauty. This butterfly was so enraptured by the nectar of the honey-sweet Butterfly bush, that it did not eve notice me as it danced and plunged round and round this beautiful bloom.

BUTTERFLY LEFT

Then it flew away.

Dahlia

I then noticed this lone Dahlia flower and thus began my walk around the garden – the jungle at this point – I haven’t tended it in the past few weeks as I should.

Hydrangea

The flowers of Summer are fading away

Red Mum

giving space to the glories of autumn.

Hurricane Lily

The Hurricane Lily

on cue, at the beginning of September I can find these red dazzlers in my garden. Their leaves appear in the spring and their blooms magically make their appearance in the fall – silently these asparagus-like stalks immerge from the soil to burst open into their spidery form – hence their other name, Spider Lily.

Mexican SageAlong the sidewalk I have several Mexican Sage that will bow with the wind and will attract yellow Butterflies. They’re just beginning to bloom.

Crape MyrtleThe Crape Myrtles are still blooming – they’re very hearty bushes with confetti-like flowers.

Red GeraniumPink GeraniumThe Geraniums are some of my favorites and I will be preparing them to over-winter indoors later this year.

CrabappleThe Crabapples are ripened and will be wonderful for some homemade jelly. Summer is winding down this year in my garden – I am enjoying every last bit of every last moment.

I am sharing this post with these Delightsome blog parties:

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Make It Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
A Return to Loveliness @ A Delightsome Life
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Teatime Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage
Teacup Tuesday @ Martha’s Favorites and Artful Affirmation
Tuesday Cuppa Tea @ Antiques and Teacups
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Blissfully White Wednesday @ Timewashed 
Cottage Garden @ Fishtail Cottage
Friends Sharing Tea – Tea in the Garden @ Bernideens Teatime Blog
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
Homemaking Party @ Hope in Every Season
You’re Gonna Love It @ Kathe with an E
Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Shabbilicious Friday @ Shabby Art Boutique
Cottage Style Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
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