Crazy Winter

Such a peculiar winter, although the calendar says it's winter alot of
color remains in my garden. The Limonium perezii, aka statice or sea
lavender continues to push out new color spikes which will dry
beautifully for indoor arrangements.  The various Tropaeolum spp., aka
nasturtiums are blooming wildly.  They seed so vigorously I have given
dozens of seeds to many of my neighbors this year.  I never tire of
their sunny yellow and orange .  A ruby red Chrysanthemum carinatum,
or summer chrysanthemum is re-blooming after a short break during the
fall. My favorite bush rose with an antique apricot bloom continues as
long as I remember to deadhead the spent flowers.  A late summer
cosmos started from seed brings cheer to my front seating area. This
Cosmos sulphureous, a yellow dwarf, was sprinkled over the soil in
late July and finally popped it's blooms in October.  Additionally the
coreopsis, calendula, canna, and yarrow are still putting on a show.
With so little rain I have continued to hand water about once a week.
The color from my garden has been so welcome during our many overcast
days, but I think it's time for a rest.  Best wishes to all.