Perfect Phlox

This shower-kissed phlox was photographed this past summer at my hubby’s aunt’s farm.

Forgive me, but…

…I’m missing the lazy, fragrant blooms of late summer. I’m kicking myself for not having photos of our peegee hydrangeas in all their Victorian glory (is it just me, or is there something very Victorian about those antique rose blossoms?) So this picture of blossoms I brought indoors (and lasted an afternoon) will have to do.

Now that the yard is wet and still snow-less with the memories of the growing season still on display – from tall brown grasses to slimy hosta remnants – I’m looking at the photos I’ve compiled over the summer and neglected to post with a bit of nostalgia. So if I happen to post a photo of phlox in the middle of February, you’ll know why.

A gardening lesson from Elmo and the First Lady

In my bookmarks…

Until I get around to writing about the wrap-up of the growing season, here’s some recommended reading for you:

From the Dalai Mama Dishes blog: a use for all my roma tomatoes.

Giggle and feel outrage over my friend getting rejected by a telemarketer. The utter shame!

A great post on canning from You Grow Girl.

And would you believe that while on my big trip with the hubby to NYC a few weeks ago, I was able to visit this place? Ok, it’s not the best known landmark, but for me it beats Macy’s.

Late summer harvest