Eliza Waters

Noting a subtle change in the intensity of daylight, as well as the length of day, we’re edging towards summer’s end. Like a warning note, I’m reminded not to waste a moment of summer’s delightful days.

Placed in a bed of lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina) and bronze fennel blossoms (Foeniculum vulgare purpureum), stems of wild goldenrod (Solidago sp.) and woodland sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) boldly announce the waning summer days. Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), a last couple of stems of Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii, and Verbena bonariensis finish the arrangement.

Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden who hosts the weekly garden meme In A Vase On Monday, featuring flowers from our gardens. Click the link to join or see what others are sharing this week.