Plant List: Solidago rugosa, Brassica oleracea, Chrysanthemum ‘Bold Gretchen’, Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’
By far, autumn holds my favorite color combinations of all the seasons. And Cucurbits, be it jack-o-lanterns, birdhouse gourds, or some tasty sweet winter squash, are dear old friends that bring me new surprises each year with their textures, shapes and hues. As someone who loves textural and earthy designs, fall was made to be my playground. Putting together a container planting for this season is always a treat. This year I have the most amazing pumpkin-hued mums to use, grown by my friend, Emma. They are the come-hither of the container at the moment, but once that Solidago (golden rod) opens up its arching yellow blossoms, there’s no way passersby can resist stopping to take it all in. The smoky purples of the ornamental cabbage adds a nice heft to the design, both in tone and texture. That Lysimachia (creeping jenny) that’s trailing from the pot has been an all-purpose all-season “spiller”, having started in my spring design as a relatively small bunch of transplants. What a great versatile plant, though best contained as it is here since it’s a noxious weed if left loose!
When I was shopping for my two ornamental cabbage plants, I found these two designs at the garden center to be inspirational. As another harbinger of fall, the Cucurbit display is once again out at Longwood Gardens. I need to trek back over to get more photos, but this one particular decorative gourd really got my attention so I took a quick snapshot. Isn’t it awesome? I love warty and green (or blue) Cucurbits!
Warty gourds, my favorite! I also love fall, the smells, the tastes, the weather. Everything.
Wonderful pictures! I cannot think of anywhere more wonderful to be associated with …. I just HAVE to come and see this garden!