Sorting thru my photos last night, I realized I had quite a mix of this color waiting to be shared. No time like the present, right? Let's get to it...
The first one, I happened upon this past weekend while taking senior photos ~ my peeling painted rocker placed strategically in front of verbena bonariensis & the antique birdhouse:
Kind of inviting, right? (As you can see, I haven't power washed my chair yet Gail!)
Speaking of verbena bonariensis, here's a shot with a pretty little sulfur butterfly perched atop:
Aaah, the late (golden) afternoon sunlight is the BEST, isn't it?
Although, I did snap the photo below of Aster x frikartii 'Monch' in some pretty spectacular early AM light:
It's sort of my "trophy" since it's so unusual for me to catch light at that time of day!
I can't seem to help myself from photographing the 'Flamenco mix' pansies either (it helps that they're planted right outside the back door.) This purple one caught my eye the other day:
As well as this pink one with the purple throat:
Those ruffles just suck me in, what can I say?
Lastly, a shot of ornamental kale with yellow mums and a "Lone Ranger" zinnia:
That's a fall "purple" that's hard to beat, isn't it?
This time last year, I had no color AT ALL in the garden ~ except for brown ~ thanks to an extremely early and record setting HARD frost (16 degrees). That makes the color this year exceptionally appreciated. We still haven't had our first frost, so hold on to your hats, there will be more photos forthcoming!
Love the purple on your chair! When I was a teen I had a bedroom in this color. I still love it!
Posted by: tina | October 20, 2010 at 12:01 PM
Purple is my favourite colour and I so want to come and sit in that lovely rocking chair please!
I don't know why I haven't come across your blog before, but I've really enjoyed reading it today - thank you :)
Posted by: Nutty Gnome | October 20, 2010 at 01:21 PM
I think at this time of year when we are anticipating the first frosts that every extra day of blooms is really appreciated
Posted by: Helen | October 20, 2010 at 02:44 PM
You can't go wrong with purple. Purple is my favorite color. (Like Tina when I was a kid my room was purple.) It's the perfect color for a rocking chair!
Posted by: Sweetbay | October 20, 2010 at 05:53 PM
Kathleen, The chair looks super! I love purple, too! But, you knew that! I would love to be in your garden seeing these charming flowers~Thanks for the shout out.xxoogail
Posted by: Gail | October 20, 2010 at 06:14 PM
Hi Kathleen! Purple majesty! I love that ornamental kale and always intend to plant it. (Would it do well with 6 hours of sunlight? That's considered full sun...)
I love your photos - so I'll wait for more. ;-)
Posted by: Shady Gardener | October 21, 2010 at 08:19 AM
You mamaged to capture so much purple. Looks great. Love to have the chair and birdhouse.
Posted by: Patsi | October 21, 2010 at 05:12 PM
I like the vignette in your first photo, a sweet little vintage look. The butterfly looks super when backlit by the sun, since it shows all of the delicate details on the wings. The aster colour is beautiful. Did you set your alarm for that one? :)
Posted by: Northern Shade | October 21, 2010 at 07:23 PM
I love shades of purple. That chair is so charming and yes very inviting. :)
Posted by: Racquel | October 21, 2010 at 07:51 PM
Now that rocker I would love to sit in!
Posted by: Kala | October 21, 2010 at 11:28 PM
It seems like your weather this year has made up for last year's. Now I hope we'll get the same treatment from Mother Nature next spring. It's been just pouring here the last couple of days.
I love all of your purples and I like how the chair looks now.
Posted by: Catherine | October 24, 2010 at 06:24 PM