Summer to Fall Garden

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The weather went from one extreme to the other this week. One morning I woke up to temperatures in the 40's and the daytime temps didn't get out of the 50's.  The past couple of days we've had mid-70's.  No doubt about it, cooler weather is coming, Fall is on the way, and the gardens are caught between the seasons, yet the hollyhocks are still blooming:
I just love that color!
The daisies are also making a showing:
I'm still picking fresh tomatoes, along with some beans and peppers.
And the pumpkin plants are still flowering:
So, where is Fall, you say?  
Well, the pumpkins are almost ready to be picked!
It's time to get some mums too, since all the ones I had are probably blooming at the old Cottage.  This weekend I'll buy a few to decorate the porch.  When the weather gets cold, they'll come inside for the Winter and next Spring, out they'll go to be planted in the flower beds.  When Fall arrives, there will be mums flowering at the new Cottage.  I can't wait!
Does anyone else winter there potted mums inside?  

 So, how's the weather in your area?  Is it still Summer or is Fall starting to sneak in?  

Let's not forget the weather on the east coast in the Carolinas...praying for everyone dealing with Florence.

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  1. Calypso In The CountrySeptember 16, 2018 at 9:57 AM

    The weather has been all over the place here in NJ as well! Your garden is beautiful!
    Shelley

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    1. AnnSeptember 16, 2018 at 1:42 PM

      Thank you, Shelley. I really believe that summer is shifting to our typical fall months...but I'll take it!
      I'm so glad you stopped by, come back again soon!

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  2. BevSeptember 16, 2018 at 12:03 PM

    Hurricane Florence is directly overhead here in the mountains of Western NC. Thankfully, the winds aren't strong and the rain is falling gently. Prayers that the ground isn't soaked enough for trees to fall and knock out power, and also that our roads don't wash out. So far, not so bad, just pray that the hurricane doesn't stall and rain here for days like past hurricanes have. Enjoyed your blog and the beautiful flowers, tomatoes and pumpkins! Did you know that you can dip pumpkin blossoms in batter and fry them? Lots of pumpkins are grown here, and people scrub the smaller ones, cut them in half, scoop out the seeds, put the halves, cut side down in a deep pan with about 2 inches of water and bake at 350 degrees until soft. After baking, they peel easily. Then, we mash them, add a small can of Pet milk, 2 eggs, 1/2 stick of butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar and a couple of dashes of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Mix well, put in a greased casserole pan and bake for about 40 min. at 350 degrees. This is served as a side dish or dessert and is very high in Vit. A and fiber.

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    1. AnnSeptember 16, 2018 at 1:47 PM

      Those recipes sure sound yummy, Bev! I'm glad to hear you are safe, praying that Florence moves along quickly!

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  3. Sum of their StoriesSeptember 17, 2018 at 7:50 AM

    You've got actual pumpkins growing, that's fab!
    We've used centigrade here in the UK since the early 80's so I find it difficult to translate (even though when I was a little kid the weather forecast was in Fahrenheit!)
    It's turned cooler here too, after a unexpectedly gorgeous summer. I'm looking forward to a few crisp sunny mornings, we usually get them in September/October.

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    1. AnnSeptember 17, 2018 at 3:13 PM

      I was starting to worry....those pumpkins took a while to get started! The different temperature scales are a pain...I am also looking forward to crisp fall days!

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  4. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonSeptember 26, 2018 at 5:43 PM

    Beautiful! We've cooled down in to the 70's so I decided to harvest our pumpkins. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. AnnSeptember 26, 2018 at 7:53 PM

      Thank you, Jann. It is getting to be pumpkin season...

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