The gardening season — a short introduction to this piece.
The gardening season: Quick Notes
Hi GPODers!
Halloween is right around the corner, and while kids and adults alike are getting creative with their costumes, on Garden Photo of the Day we’re celebrating some sensational front entryways all dressed up in delightful fall decor. On day 1 of our 3-day countdown is a fabulously festive update from Paula Brown in Ottawa, Ontario. Paula has shared her incredibly colorful front garden and entryway a couple of times in the past (Check out those previous submissions here: Paula’s Ottawa Garden After a Wet Growing Season and Paula’s Front Garden in Ottawa), and today she’s showcasing her fantastic fall designs.
As the growing season winds down , my garden in Ottawa, Ontario bursts into one final blaze of color. Brilliant mums, bold zinnias, and the last of my knockout roses fill the garden beds with vibrant reds, oranges, and golds. Friendly scarecrows and glowing lanterns add a festive Halloween touch, while pumpkins dot the steps with classic autumn charm.
By day, butterflies and goldfinches visit the blooms. By night, the porch glows warmly with lights, wreaths, and seasonal magic. My gardens are a joyful farewell to the growing season and a warm welcome to fall. I am already making plans for next years.
My daytime fall garden – labour of love!
My mum went crazy this fall! Love the vibrant colour!
Weathered scarecrows which represent my husband and myself amidst a riot of red and green.
A bright yellow goldfinch surveys its domain.
A monarch butterfly sips nectar from a crimson zinnia.
A cozy autumn welcome with vibrant fall blooms and glowing lights.
My front porch is decorated for the season.
My glorious mums.
I LOVE my roses.
Framed in colour
Thank you so much for another amazing update from your garden, Paula! The color that radiates in your front yard is enviable in every season, but the addition of fun fall decor brings even more joy and personality to all those fabulous flowers.
While Halloween is just a couple of days away, there are many more weeks of fall and plenty to celebrate before winter holidays start taking center stage. Please consider sharing your festive fall designs and decorations so we have even more gardens to be grateful for by Thanksgiving. Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.
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