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Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day – August 2021

Though the very first hints of fall are starting to appear here in southeastern Pennsylvania, the weather is definitely full summer, and the garden is thriving. There’s so much going on that I want to remember, and to share, that I’m going to keep the commentary to a minimum and concentrate on the photos. So, get ready for a whirlwind tour of the August highlights at Hayefield. Let’s start with the perennials and shrubs…

Some annuals and tender perennials that are looking particularly good now…

And to finish, some general garden shots and combinations…

Well, I hope you enjoyed the tour today. I’m headed back out the the Seed Garden to catch up on seed collecting. May your own garden bring you much joy this season!

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14 thoughts on “Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day – August 2021

  1. So many amazing plants! The bans on your blue hands are beautiful! 🙂 And that little mouse melon!

    Happy Bloom Day, Clark. You get the credit for sharing the cucamelon seeds—thanks so much!
    -Nan

  2. Wow, Nan! The garden looks glorious.

    Thanks so much, Sandy! We have been SO lucky to get rain.
    -Nan

  3. Your gardens are spectacular!!!

    You’re so kind, Charissa; many thanks!
    -Nan

  4. A wonderful display. Thanks to your generosity, my Red Spider Zinnias continue to grow. I save seeds each fall and simply sow them after the danger of frost is past in the spring. I love the bright red blooms!
    Verna

    Oh, how lovely to hear that! I’ve been having trouble getting seeds from mine this year because the goldfinches are getting them first. I hope they will start going to the bigger zinnias I have left for them.
    -Nancy

  5. What a wonderful tour of so much beauty! Thank you

    Thank *you* for taking the time to visit, Carol. Happy Bloom Day!
    -Nan

  6. ‘Golden’ pokeweed? Isn’t pokeweed an aggressively invasive exotic species there, golden or otherwise?

    Hi Tony! Phytolacca americana is native to much of the United States. The species certainly can be aggressive by seeding around. In my experience, both the variegated and golden forms can self-sow but aren’t as vigorous.
    -Nan

  7. Thank you for the uplifting post💕

    Super to hear from you, Nora. I hope you and your garden are thriving!
    -Nan

  8. Such beautiful variety in your gardens, Nan. And such beautiful photos. I’m afraid you’re going to inspire me to overplant my limited space again. You make me love too many of your plants! —Vicki

    Hah, sorry about that, Vicki. I’d put a warning at the beginning of the post, but by now, I figure anyone that’s still visiting on Bloom Day knows what to expect!
    -Nan

  9. Always so exciting to see your posts. Such an amazing variety of plants! Especially love the yellow clouds of Patrinia scabiosifolia and the hot pink stems with lime green leaves of the Phytolacca americana ‘sunny side up’.

    Gosh, yes, both are looking great right now–especially the patrinia. Thanks for stopping by, Esme!
    -Nan

  10. Somehow I thought ‘Autumn Minaret’ daylily was orange. Now I want one. I am just astounded by the variety in your gardens. I, too, have been thankful for the rain we’ve gotten–although we seem to be in a dry spell now.

    Hey there, Kathy. Seen from the side, the flowers are a softer version of rudbeckia yellow. Face on, they have orange stripes inside. They’re quite tall and face different directions, so the overall look is more yellow than orange to my eye. I think it would look great in your garden. I hope you get some rain soon—maybe some of what we’re supposed to get here mid-week.
    -Nan

  11. I never cease to be amazed by your spectacular garden, Nan. I’m a little in love with the cucamelons and may have to try that somewhere next year. I’m guessing they need regular water, which is a limiting factor on what I grow now but perhaps I could try it on a small scale in a container.

    They really are adorable! They make a nice snack in the garden too. I think they could probably do well in a container with some support, and maybe some pruning.
    -Nan

  12. I always find something new to love from your posts, but wow the black goji berry flowers are absolutely charming me! Also, I admire your success with the black madras rice. I have struggled to keep it alive after germination, but yours looks so happy and healthy.

    I am very excited about the black goji berry. The plants were easy to start from seed; this one, from last year’s sowing, is the first one to flower. The plants aren’t much to look at but the flowers are beautiful. And yes, the rice is thriving this year, with the heat and rain. I too find it kind of touchy at the beginning of the summer, but once it settles in, it’s gorgeous!
    -Nan

  13. very beautiful, uplifting and calming!

    Thank you so much, Karen, for visiting and for leaving such a nice comment!
    -Nan

  14. What a wonderful tour! It’s a pleasure to see and to know these Northern Hemisphere beauties! Specially in such spectacular photos. Thank you.

    I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the virtual tour, Orlando. Thank you for visiting!
    -Nan

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