The big carpenter bees were all over the still blooming purple vitex...
And the lantana (including a bunch of butterflies).
The collards are coming up nicely (though I'm guessing they'd like cooler temps too).
And look! You see the little green sprouts coming up? That's garlic! Fingers crossed!
What's this? Why it's one of the plum trees...
They are BOTH in full bloom. We have removed the blossoms but it sure was pretty while it lasted.
And what it this, a Spring thunderstorm? No, it's an Autumn thunderstorm and with that, the weekend was cut short. It was 82 this weekend, we broke a record for the date.
We are ready for Fall...wherever it is!
Why did you remove the blossoms? Fall is here and you are welcome to some of mine.
ReplyDeleteSo they don't expend energy trying to produce fruit and focus on root development. Especially right before Winter (if it ever comes, ha.)
Deletewe hit 17 on sarurday here!
ReplyDeleteSEVENTEEN??? Wow. Stay warm!!!
DeleteGlobal weather weirding...
ReplyDeleteGreat way to describe it. Weird for sure!
Delete1st Man,
ReplyDeleteI think the weather, along with the wildlife is confused!!!
It's cold here, and suppose to warm to the 60's this weekend.
Enjoy your warmth while you can....soon it will be cold again.
Heck, I think we're confused too, ha. Yep, if it's warm, wait it will be cold, if it's cold wait and it will be warm.
DeleteSame here, we are seeing things in November with animals and birds that seem so confused. It's crazy. And one of our trees that never in 30 years has bloomed in the Fall, is in full bloom.
ReplyDeleteCold will come, I think, haha.
Kevin
Wow, that's wild. We are seeing some blooming too that we don't normally see. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteWhat a surprise! Spring in November, lovely blooming branches.
ReplyDeleteSpring in November, yep, ha. The flowers are SO pretty on the trees. Would rather see them next Spring (in the real spring, ha).
DeleteI love the pictures of the bee on the Vitex and the butterflies on the lantana. The insects know that they had better get the food while they can. I think this kind of weather is called Indian Summer.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that your garlic is coming up and the rest of your garden is doing well.
Ah, I've heard of Indian summer! I didn't realize. Thanks for that info. Garlic, fingers crossed!!!
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