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Saturday, November 15, 2025

Garden Bloggers' Blooms Day & Foliage Follow-Up November: The Garden Transitions!

Welcome!
Welcome to my zone 7b Long Island garden! The month of November started off with mild temperatures, then an artic blast brought the very first snow showers of the season on the 11th as the morning temperatures dipped into the low 30's with an afternoon high of 42 degrees. The evening brought strong wind gusts, giving a feeling like winter had arrived. Now there are more normal seasonal temperatures in the 50's, bringing a sigh of relief that the much colder temperatures hopefully are on hold for a while. There are still blooms to be seen and lots of foliage, so join me for a stroll of the garden.
Weeping Japanese Maple 'Red Select' and Spirea 'Limemound'
The first stop is poolside as the changing foliage of Japanese Maple 'Red Select' and Spirea 'Limemound' contract nicely against one another. Soon only the framework of these plantings will remain as they conserve energy for next spring.
Leucothoe 'Axillaris'
The evergreen foliage of Leucothoe 'Axillaris' puts on a show as it transitions in color from spring to summer, fall and eventually to winter. As the temperatures cool, pinkish-red highlights on the leaves become more prominent against a green background.
Nellie Stevens Holly Berries
The berries of Nellie Stevens Holly are at their peak as they ripen to a bright fiery red. The berries are toxic to humans and pets, but serve as a vital food source for several species of birds, including mockingbirds, robins and cedar waxwings.
Dwarf Butterfly Bush November
Here is the fall foliage of Dwarf Butterfly Bush. I enjoy how the newer leaves turn to a bright white as the temperatures cool.
Butterfly Bush and Golden Hinoki Cypress
Here is the same Butterfly Bush with a backdrop of Golden Hinoki Cypress, which contrast nicely this time of year.
Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'
The foliage of Abelia 'Kaleidoscope' along the patio border is becoming more vibrant with highlights of orange and pink, and is still showing some of its white trumpet-shaped blooms.
Abelia 'Kaleidoscope'
Here is another view. Depending on where you look, the foliage of the Abelia can range from orange and pink to a much deeper pinkish-red. I so enjoy watching the changing colors with each season!
Knock Out Rose
Although we have had a couple of nights with temperatures dropping below freezing, Double Knock Out Rose continues to bloom, and even has remaining buds, and Salvia 'Blue By You' is blooming in mid-November! 
Salvia 'Blue by You'
Salvia 'Blue By You' is the longest blooming perennial Salvia that I have ever encountered, blooming from early spring through fall, and with only with one deadheading.
Echinacea Seed Heads
In the patio border, the seed heads of Echinacea have been pretty picked clean by the birds, but still do add a fall touch to the garden. Here they can be seen in front of the remaining foliage of Spirea 'Candy Corn'.
Hydrangea 'Firelight Tidbit'
The dried blooms and yellowing foliage of Hydrangea 'Firelight Tidbit' adds some interest to the fall garden too!
Driveway Border
Moving along to the front driveway border, Coral Bark Maple is displaying its fall foliage along with evergreens Skyland's Spruce and Weeping Norway Spruce. Spirea 'Magic Carpet' next to the lamp post joins in with its colorful foliage as it transitions.  
Weeping White Pine Pine Cone
There has been an over abundance of pine cones this fall. Some possible explanations is that this could be due to the previous drought we had, and is a defense mechanism to produce more seeds. Also, some species of pine trees go through a two year cycle, producing more seeds every other year. 
Front Lawn
And last, but not least, Weeping Japanese Maple 'Viridis' is in fall mode as its foliage has turned to a fiery red and the tree goes dormant for winter. At this time of year its twisted trunk is much more visible.
Indoor Garden
Now that fall is underway and winter approaching, I take even more refuge in my indoor garden. It brings me great joy and is also good for the soul, especially in wintertime. Even kitty enjoys sitting among the plants and  knows which ones are safe for her!
Indoor Garden
I hope you enjoyed your visit to my November garden. I so appreciate you being here, look forward to your comments and enjoy seeing what you have growing in your garden. Special thanks go out to our hostess Carol at May Dreams Gardens, who makes it possible to see blooms on the 15th of every month with her meme Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day. Also, special thanks to Pam Penick at Digging who had hosted Foliage Follow-Up, a meme I will continue to honor. I am also linking with some other wonderful hosts and hostesses at Floral Friday Fotos, Nature Notes at Rambling Woods, Image-in-ing weekly photo share every Tuesday, Weekly Photo Link-Up at My Corner of the World on Wednesdays and Garden Affair at Jaipur Garden. 

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Until we Meet Again...Happy Gardening!

Author: Lee @A Guide to Northeastern Gardening, © Copyright 2010-2025. All rights reserved.  
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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day & Foliage Follow-Up November: Autumn Color Everywhere!

Welcome to my November Garden!
Welcome! After seven weeks of drought followed by abundant rain and a first couple of weeks with unusually mild temperatures in the 70’s, the temperatures have suddenly settled into the mid-40’s accompanied by changing colors in the landscape that have been a sight to behold. Come along with me for a tour of my November Long Island garden!
Nandina 'Obsession' Autumn
The first stop is Nandina 'Obsession'. I had seen this plant last year at the nursery while it was showing its fall colors and had to find a place in my own garden to enjoy it. It's evergreen foliage is a combination of green with pinkish-red tips on new foliage throughout the entire season until it turns to this vibrant display of orangey-red in the fall landscape. Nandina 'Obsession' is a dwarf form of Nandina, only growing to three feet tall by wide at maturity and takes full sun to moderate shade.
Hydrangea Let's Dance 'Big Band'
Here is Hydrangea Let's Dance 'Big Band', which is a compact re-blooming plant, which not only blooms all summer long, but displays these amazing colors in fall. I am enjoying the blooms as they transition to shades of deep pink with flecks of white. 
Echinacea (Coneflower) Seed Heads
While the Echinacea is far done blooming for the season, the seed heads remain for the birds to enjoy, and they add interest to the garden too!
Montauk Daisy!
Autumn is Montauk Daisy time and these have been blooming since October in the patio garden. The colder temperatures have  caused the blooms to come to an end, but I was able to get this capture just a few days ago.
Lavender Still Blooming!
This hardy English Lavender continues to bloom!
Platycodon (Balloon Flower) and Blue Star Juniper
In the perennial border, the foliage of Platycodon turns to a vibrant purple-burgundy against the foliage of  Juniperus 'Blue Star'...
Stachys byzantina (Lamb's Ear)
and behind it is the soft white foliage of Lamb's Ear showing some contrast.
Perennial Border Fall
Here is broader view of the perennial border with Echinacea, Hosta, Blue Star Juniper, and Platycodon, all in fall mode.
Welcoming Committee
The Welcoming Committee is here to greet you too!
Knock Out Roses Still Going Strong!
Dependable in the garden are Double Red Knock Out Rose and Daylily 'Stella D' Oro' still pushing out blooms until the first frost. There is a trick to getting the Daylily to bloom this late in the season, which I reveal in my first book...the one named after this blog (shameless plug!!!).
Stella D' Oro Daylily Still Blooming!
 It is so rewarding seeing buds and blooms this late in the season, which keeps the garden going.
Back Pool Garden
In the back pool garden, the foliage of Azalea and Spirea change to deep burgundy and yellow with pink highlights against the green foliage of Rhododendron and variegated foliage of Boxwood.
Chrysanthemum & Pumpkin Season!
The Chrysanthemums are fully bloomed and of course one must have seasonal pumpkins! I have a fascination with warty pumpkins, so my husband brought this one home for me.
Front Walkway Garden
Venturing along to the front walkway, Weeping Eastern Redbud is displaying it's changing fall colors as they transition from green to a golden hue...
Coral Bark Maple 'Sangu Kaku'
and along the front berm and lawn, Coral Bark Maple is putting on its autumn show with its vibrant colors...
Front Lawn Autumn Views
while the foliage of Weeping Japanese Maple 'Viridis' turns to a fiery red!
More Autumn Views
Along the front walkway, as the colors in the landscape change, there is an abundance of pine cones to be seen.
Weeping White Pine Seed Cones
It is said that when a harsh winter in on the way, pine trees tend to produce as many seed cones as they can as a matter of survival. I sure hope this saying is not always true! Perhaps it is a defense mechanism from the drought.
Front Island Bed
As we come to the end of our stroll, it is evident that fall is well underway and the garden is slowly going to rest. Thanks for coming along...until we meet again!
Thank you for Visiting!

I hope you enjoyed your visit to my November garden and as always, I look forward to your comments and visiting your garden too! Special thanks go out to our hostess Carol at May Dreams Gardens, who makes it possible to see blooms on the 15th of every month with her meme Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day. Also, special thanks to Pam Penick at Digging who had hosted Foliage Follow-Up, a meme I will continue to honor. I am also linking with some other wonderful hosts and hostesses at Floral Friday Fotos, Friday Bliss at Floral Passions, Macro Monday 2, Mosaic Monday at Letting Go of the Bay Leaf, Nature Notes at Rambling Woods, Image-in-ing weekly photo share every Tuesday with NC Sue and Gardens Galore Link Up Party every other Monday with Everyday Living. I am also happy to join the Weekly Photo Link-Up at My Corner of the World on Wednesdays and Garden Affair at Jaipur Garden.

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Saturday, October 15, 2022

Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day & Foliage Follow-Up October-Fall Has Arrived in the Garden!

Welcome to my October Garden!
Welcome! Fall has officially arrived with daytime temperatures moderating into the sixties, autumn blooms, changing colors and a new crispness in the air.  It's time to stroll in the garden and enjoy nature's ever-changing beauty. Come along with me on a tour of my Long Island garden!
Montauk Daisies and Lavender
Autumn is Montauk Daisy season, so let's start the tour with its blooms alongside the purple blooms of Lavender in the patio garden. Daisies were my mother's favorite flower, so I think of her each time I pass these by.
Pollinator on Montauk Daisy
As other flowers fade, these new blooms not only bring interest to the garden, but make the bumblebees happy too!
A Little Bit of Garden Whimsy
As we venture around the raised garden bed in the back lawn, a little bit of whimsy awaits around the corner. The educator in me couldn't resist purchasing this statue of children reading, and I knew exactly where it belonged.  It is amazing how something so simple can bring so much joy to the garden!
Platycodon (Balloon Flower)
Along the patio garden, Platycodon 'Komachi' is still in bloom with its vibrant blue flowers and foliage turning to hues of deep burgundy.
Lamb's Ear in Fall
Stachys (Lamb's Ear) is always attractive in the garden with its soft white foliage. In fall it is even more pronounced against the dried seed heads of Astilbe.
Sedum 'Brilliant' Autumn Hues
Sedum 'Brilliant' is still showing off its blooms along the pool garden. I love how they turn a deeper pink to burgundy this time of year.
Hydrangea 'Limelight Prime' Autumn
This Hydrangea 'Limelight Prime' has now been in my garden for two years and is doing very well. The blooms start off as pale green, turn to white in summer, then to a pinkish hue in fall, continuing the interest.
Sedum Mix Autumn
This Sedum groundcover mix never disappoints, as it thrives along the pool garden in full sun. I enjoy how the colors change throughout the seasons.
Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce 'Montgomery' and Sedum Mix
A dwarf Globe Spruce 'Montgomery' resides behind the groundcover, adding a touch of blue throughout the entire year.
Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Yaku Jima'
Autumn is Maiden Grass time, so here is Dwarf Maiden Grass 'Yaku Jima' displaying its wispy plumes which dance in the wind!
Shade Garden
The foliage of Magnolia 'Royal Star' is starting to change to hues of pale green and yellow as the foliage of  Hosta turns to golden-brown. The evergreens in the shade area will keep the garden going through winter.
St. John's Wort in Autumn
St. John's Wort is still showing off its bright red fruit and even had a few lingering yellow flowers up to just a couple of weeks ago.
Kousa Dogwood Fruit!
The Kousa Dogwood is producing its edible fruit which can be used for jams and jellies, and the birds love it too!
Hemerocallis 'Stella D' Oro' Daylily Still Blooming!
After a rejuvenation in late summer, the Stella D'Oro Daylily are going through another round of new foliage and blooms, which should continue through several more weeks.
Double Red Knock Out Roses Autumn
Double Knock Out Rose blooms from summer to frost, and just keeps on giving! I have found this variety to be one of the best roses available and relatively low maintenance. Even after the first snowfall, one can see hints of red buds peaking through a covering of dusty white.
Leucothoe 'Rainbow' Autumn Foliage
A relatively new addition to the garden, planted just three years ago, 'Rainbow Leucothoe' is known for its wonderful foliage that changes in color throughout the seasons. Depending on the time of year, foliage can be molted green with cream or pink highlights, or burgundy highlights that become more pronounced as the weather cools.
Liriope Blooms (Lilyturf)
Adding interest to the garden in late summer through fall is Variegated Liriope (Lilyturf) with its deep purple blooms that rise above its green and creamy-white foliage.
It's Pumpkin and Chrysanthemum Season!
 Fall is here for sure, so the pumpkin is out and so are the Chrysanthemums...
Front Lawn Autumn View: Weeping Japanese Maple 'Viridis'
and along the front lawn, an array of changing color has begun.
Happy Fall!
As we end the tour, I share one of my favorite quotes from Albert Camus. "Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."...and so true! On that note, be well and enjoy the beauty of the season!
Thank you for Visiting!
I hope you enjoyed your visit to my October garden and as always, I look forward to your comments and visiting your garden too! Special thanks go out to our hostess Carol at May Dreams Gardens, who makes it possible to see blooms on the 15th of every month with her meme Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day. Also, special thanks to Pam Penick at Digging who has hosted Foliage Follow-Up for all these years, a meme I will still continue to honor. I am also linking with some other wonderful hosts and hostesses at Floral Friday Fotos, Friday Bliss at Floral Passions, Macro Monday 2, Mosaic Monday at Letting Go of the Bay Leaf, Nature Notes at Rambling Woods, Image-in-ing weekly photo share every Tuesday with NC Sue and Gardens Galore Link Up Party every other Monday with Everyday Living. I am also happy to join the Weekly Photo Link-Up at My Corner of the World on Wednesdays and Garden Affair at Jaipur Garden.

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