Fall Celebrates the Beauty of Nature
@GardenGerty (157555)
United States
September 12, 2017 6:27am CST
I looked at all of the lovely flowers and plants at the zoo this Saturday and appreciated the fact that they had been growing for months. They are at their peak right now.
As you can see in this photo, the butterflies, as well as other insects and birds really appreciated the chance to stock up on nectar and pollen.
I am so glad we went to enjoy this outdoor adventure at this time of year.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
16 Sep 17
@RubyHawk I see, you have to enjoy whatever they plant for you.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 17
@GardenGerty Yes, I had chrysanthemums in my yard but we don't have them in the complex.
@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
The zoo had many of these on all kinds of flowers. I love to see nature in action.
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@patgalca (18181)
• Orangeville, Ontario
12 Sep 17
When out fetching the mail yesterday I glanced over at our garden and noticed how lovely the flowers looked. It's been a weird summer but because we had rain of some degree almost every day for a month/month and a half, we didn't have to water the flowers. They have thrived naturally and do look rather beautiful. The trees, however, have not fared as well. They're looking pretty ugly.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
Just enough water, it seems for the flowers. Are your trees losing leaves already?
@patgalca (18181)
• Orangeville, Ontario
13 Sep 17
@GardenGerty Not so much losing leaves as there is a lot of brown ends I never noticed in previous years on our cedars. I've attached a photo. Not sure how well you can see it.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
16 Sep 17
@patgalca Hmmm. Do you have bag worms on the cedars?
@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
It is good to feed our little flying friends.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
It definitely is. I know that they must have some big greenhouses somewhere for all the fine potted plants that have to be taken in. I imagine they start seeds all winter for the annuals.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
16 Sep 17
@just4him We will definitely go back soon. Did you know Emporia, Kansas has an awesome Veteran's Park, too? It is right by the zoo and I will have pictures from my next visit.
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@just4him (306269)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Sep 17
@GardenGerty That makes sense.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
27 Sep 18
We have not gone as much this year, so far. Maybe in October. Or maybe I will go to a pumpkin patch.
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Sep 18
@GardenGerty October is next week, still hard to believe.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16533)
• China
12 Sep 17
What I like the most in autumn is red autumnal leaf.How beautiful the stonecrop flowers are!
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
Nature paints beautiful pictures with reds and oranges in the leaves. I find that there is something beautiful in every season.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
12 Sep 17
It's a beautiful flowers, of course nature is enjoying too
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
I think nature enjoys when things happen as they should. Flowers bloom, insects feed, and pollinate. Seeds fall and then we have more flowers to bloom.
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
12 Sep 17
I love the beauty of the coming fall Heather..thats a great photo thanks..Hope your day is lovely.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
The days often have beautiful moments.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
10 Oct 17
They come in such pretty colors. I love that the blooms stay on strong.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
12 Sep 17
Our plants and flowering shrubs are just but finished...the butterfly bush is sill going strong. Not my favorite time of year.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
It seems to come earlier where you are. I think my least favorite month is February.
@moffittjc (118449)
• Gainesville, Florida
13 Sep 17
Despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in Florida, we can be thankful that the rotation of the storm sucked cool, dry air down from the north and gave us a brief respite from our heat and humidity. So, even though we are dealing with a lot of damage and destruction, and many people are without power, the days and nights in the aftermath of the storm have been absolutely beautiful, making it feel like Fall is already here. It will only last a couple of days before it gets hot again, but for that brief moment is sure does feel good to get outside and enjoy the outdoors again!
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
I am glad that there is something good happening after the storm. I hope you have caught up on your sleep and you can enjoy this pleasant time.
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@moffittjc (118449)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Sep 17
@GardenGerty I feel like it's going to take me a month to catch up on my sleep! haha
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
12 Sep 17
Our trees are just starting to turn color but many have fallen already. We had a pretty cool August around here.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
It was cooler here, by just a bit, but no real falling leaves yet.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
24 Sep 17
Well, we still have sun beating down, weather in the summery temperatures. I hope it cools off soon.
@Hannihar (129482)
• Israel
24 Sep 17
@GardenGerty
Heather, when does it start to get chilly where you are? We have nice weather up to about November or December and then the rain comes and winter is here. We only get rain here in the winter so we need lots of it.
@ElusiveButterfly (45939)
• United States
12 Sep 17
Two of my favorites! I have stonecrop in my garden and it is starting to turn colors now. Sadly I have only seen a few butterflies this year. My favorite is the Monarch and I have only seen one. I stopped in my tracks to watch it flutter along.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
We are beginning to see the Monarch migration just this month. That is pretty average here. I see a few.
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
12 Sep 17
It is really wonderful to look around you and catch your breath. The summer is drawing to a close and with it the plants of this season are making their show
@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
13 Sep 17
We will continue to have some colorful plants for at least two more months.
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