Wednesday, October 5, 2011

The Last Gasp of Summer

I absolutely love summer weather, gardening, being outside, etc.  It's been in the high 80's here for several weeks now, but they are forecasting 46 degrees and snow in the mountains for tomorrow.  Can I just say NO?!    :)

Most of my perennials have come and gone for the season, so thank goodness for very late blooming Rose of Sharon (you start blooming in late September?  What's up with that?)  and my favorite annual of all--Cosmos!











The warm weather required some serious cooling off!  The screen is there so Max stays on his side and doesn't do any damage to the deeper part of the pond.  The fish love to swim right up to him while he's laying in there.
 


  I'm sure going to miss the good weather! 



 Thanks for coming by!  

Pam


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19 comments:

  1. HeatherF1October 5, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Looks greaet, Pam! I really like your ground covers around the boulders. Did you buy the cosmos, or did you use seed?

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  2. InmaculadaOctober 5, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Que preciosas imágenes.
    saludos Inma¡¡¡¡

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  3. Karen thisoldhouse2.comOctober 5, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Pam, I am cracking up at your dog in the fishpond!!!! Love that pic, the net.. the fact that the fish swim up to him!

    Cosmos are among my favorite. Rose of Sharon bloomed in mid August around here...

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  4. DawnOctober 5, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I love your photos, the cosmos look great. They make a wonderful cut flower. Maybe you could savor them a while longer by bringing in a bouquet.
    The dog seems to be enjoying himself. Labs do love water:)

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  5. Pam - @diy Design FanaticOctober 5, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Your yard is so pretty! Love the photo of your dog in the pond! We cooled off for a little bit and I got to wear my new boots and jacket, but today it's going to be around 80. We are finally having our September weather (mid 70's) and should stay that way for at least 10 days!!! This is so welcome after a blazing hot summer.

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  6. Ann@A Sentimental LifeOctober 5, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Max looks like a hoot!! He looks very happy. Your cosmos are gorgeous...mine are still blooming for now.

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  7. DebbiedoosOctober 5, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Yep, it's over Pam! It was a good one though. Your dog is too cute.

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 5, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Pam your gardens are stunning and I love all the ground cover you used around the rocks! My favorite pic is the one with Max in the pond, to sweet:) Martina

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  9. BrandiOctober 5, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Your flowers are so pretty! You have such a gorgeous yard, Pam! You do such a great job at maintaining it!! I must remember to add cosmos and Rose of Sharon to my garden next year! Thank you for the wonderful tour!!

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  10. Ricki TreleavenOctober 6, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Your garden is stunning...and that photo of Max has made my day! You can see how happy he is in the water! *cute*

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  11. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)October 6, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    What a beautiful setting. I can feel the peace just looking at it.. love the pup swimming and posing.. hugs ~lynne~

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  12. AtticmagOctober 6, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    It's gone from monsoon season to cool here. Most of the flowers are gone and we're just trying to dry out. To see flowers and warmth is go great since we seem to have missed it this year.

    Even the pup is happy.

    Jane

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  13. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)October 7, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Hi Pam, hope you're having a fabulous evening. It was another gorgeous day here, had to turn the air back on, the next few days are suppose to be warm. I can only imagine what the snow on the mountains must look like.. thank you for swinging in to see the birdbath full of pumpkins and gourds. hugs ~lynne~

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  14. A Vintage VineOctober 7, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Pam that is unbelievable! Those colors are perfect...the dog, not so perfect!! Have a great weekend!

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  15. Katie @ Wildwood CreekOctober 7, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Beautiful garden! Love the photo of Max in the pond!

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  16. TracyMB @ Crows Feet ChicOctober 7, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Love your waterfall with your cosmos! (My absolute favourite annual too.) Your water statuary is very handsome -- our dog Max will not set foot in water. How funny that the fish swim right up to your Max.

    Our cosmos are still hanging in there and the fall asters have started to bloom. Keeping my fingers crossed that the heavy frosts stay away!

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  17. Funky Junk InteriorsOctober 8, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Oh my gosh that dog is so funny!!! And that it's a regular routine makes it even more hilarious! Gotta love those pet quirks. :)

    Your waterfall with cosmos is to die for! I want one next year. :)

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    Donna

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  18. KristenOctober 8, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Love the dog in the pond! And that you have a system to make it work! We used to have a pond, and my dog would always 'go fishing'. He never caught one, but we ended up filling in the pond because of many, many replaced liners due to his antics! I miss those days. :)

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  19. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 8, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Pam, I feel like I have not visited for so long! I missed you! Seriously the dog in the pond with the fish! How crazy is that, I love it! I think you have to do a utube video! Thank you for your sweet congrats!

    Carol

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