Isabel reports that "The Great White Reaper" (frost of 15 degrees for several days) rolled through last week. The terrace garden is now mush and we await its new incarnation during Advent.But the two large scarecrows ~ we still don't know where they came from ~ smile bravely on amid the last of the pansies and the sturdy farm animal garden ornaments.
Isabel wasn't for waiting to see whether the remaining green leaves of Wascana Park would turn their multitude of colour. Rather, it was "Carpe Diem" last Thursday amid snow flurries and wind, and she was off to the Regina Floral Conservatory courtesy of Russ's van to see the Autumn Extravaganza.
The rich green foliage is now the backdrop for a multitude of chrysanthemums and Gerber daisies in rust, gold, yellow, orange, burgundy, purple and cream.
Minimalist gourds, pumpkins, and cyclamen contrast with the abundance of daisies and mums. The occasional orchid and bird-of-paradise surprised us at the turns in the path.
Mum's window sill now holds a rust and gold "mum" with 60 buds and blossoms. Five Gerber daisies reflecting the colours seen at the Conservatory stand tall beside the mums in a crystal vase. Isabel's Thanksgiving bouquet of cattails, sunflowers, golden rod, and mums is still lovely.
Old Man Winter - we will not let you freeze our autumn spirit and hope!
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