• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Carol J. Michel

Award winner author of gardening humor books

  • About
    • Contact
  • Blog
  • Books
    • Shop
    • Gardening Humor
    • Children’s Books
    • New – The Halloween Hare
  • Social
    • YouTube
    • Instagram
  • The Gardenangelists Podcast
  • Gardening Humor
  • Children’s
  • All Books

May Dreams Gardens

Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day – September 2016

September 15, 2016 By Carol Michel 33 Comments

Welcome to Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day for September 2016.

Here in my USDA Hardiness Zone 6a garden in central Indiana, the garden is on the verge of something big, a grand finale when the asters and goldenrod will burst into bloom and pollinators from miles around will flock to the flowers for their last bits of nectar and pollen before the final curtain falls and…

Well, we won’t mention what comes after that. We’ll focus on what’s blooming right now.

First up, the diminutive boltonia, Boltonia asteroides ‘Snowbank’ is blooming in August Dreams Garden border.

Behind it, or in front of it, depending on where you are standing, the rare goldenrod, Solidago shortii ‘Solar Cascade’ is just starting to bloom.

The pollinators will figure out quickly that these little flowers are open and they’ll be all over them grabbing that heavy, sticky pollen which isn’t causing anyone to have hay fever, I promise.

Down the way, under the copse of serviceberries, Colchicum blooms have appeared to add a little bright spot in an otherwise dull area.

Nearby, false sunflowers, Heliopsis helianthoides, are still blooming.

I swore I was going to pull them up as they came up last spring because they’ll self sow themselves everywhere, but then they kept blooming, and I got busy so there they bloom, still, undaunted by the grape vines that threaten to smother them out.

Just on the other side of the grape arbor is the vegetable garden.  There are not too many vegetables left to pick but there are still plenty of zinnias blooming.

This has been the best year ever for zinnias. I don’t know what will stop them, other than a good hard freeze.

What else is blooming? A few roses, some hostas, marigolds, purple hyacinth bean, liriope, hardy begonias, tall sedum, mums, and toadlilies, to name a few blooms. There are probably more flowers to name, but most are them are leftovers of past months, reminders of the summer that is nearly past.

A lot of people think the end of summer is the end of flowers. We know it isn’t the end, and we can hardly wait for the big finale this fall when the asters bloom in all shades of lavender and purple.

The first blooms are just starting to peak out to see if it is time.

It is.

What’s blooming in your garden on this lovely September day? We’d love to have you join in for Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day and show us.

It’s easy to participate. Just post about what’s blooming in your garden on your blog, then come back here and leave a comment to tell us what we have to look forward to seeing, and a link in Mr. Linky to make it easy for us to get there.

And always remember…

“We can have flowers nearly every month of the year.” ~ Elizabeth Lawrence.

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: garden bloggers bloom day

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardening says

    September 15, 2016 at 5:13 am

    All your September blooms are wonderful Carol. I especially love the Colchicum and Zinnias with their beautiful bold colors. You're right…blooms don't have to end when summer does…and your gardens prove it!

    Reply
  2. Beth @ PlantPostings says

    September 15, 2016 at 5:52 am

    Oh yes, the pollinators go crazy for the Goldenrod, don't they? They're also loving the Blue Mistflower here. Thanks for hosting, Carol!

    Reply
  3. Unknown says

    September 15, 2016 at 8:57 am

    Lovely images of autumn flowers from your garden, Carol. Every year, I get cross with myself for having failed to plant Colchicum. Next year will be different! Thank you for hosting. Wishing you a wonderful weekend…. nearly there!

    Reply
  4. VP says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:22 am

    We're enjoying a spectacular start to Autumn here in the UK, Carol. It's been wonderful to be out in the garden for Blooms Day 🙂

    Reply
  5. Lisa at Greenbow says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:37 am

    It does seem that summer is winding down. I love the soledago time. When the days are shorter, blooms seem more vivid and there is bustling activity of insects getting their winter quarters prepared.

    Reply
  6. rusty duck says

    September 15, 2016 at 10:59 am

    Mixed feelings about September here too. But then I look out of the window and see all the bees, butterflies and blooms. It can't be bad can it. Thanks for hosting Carol.

    Reply
  7. Pauline says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:22 am

    September is a wonderful time of year, still plenty to look forward to. I forgot to look for my Colchicums, must go and see if they are flowering here yet. Thanks for hosting once more.

    Reply
  8. Alana says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:25 am

    I, too, have mixed feelings about fall, even as my asters start to bloom. You reminded me about Colchicum, which I keep wanting to grow, and never get around to.

    Reply
  9. Denise says

    September 15, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I hurt my hip digging up some of those heliopsis and moving them to a new location. From now on I will just rip them out, lol. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  10. Unknown says

    September 15, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    Love the September flowers – I think this is the best time in our gardens!

    Reply
  11. Covegirl says

    September 15, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    Love your flowers! i have my hydrangea blooming, lavender, butterfly bush and clematis. The goldenrod is about to bloom, also. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  12. Tina says

    September 15, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    You have lots of lovely blooms after your rain. The Colchicum flowers stand out for me, as well as your gorgeous goldenrod! Thanks for hosting GBBD!

    Reply
  13. Commonweeder says

    September 15, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    September is definitely not the end of flowers. I'm happy to be in a slightly warmer climate. Roses in September!

    Reply
  14. outlawgardener says

    September 15, 2016 at 3:18 pm

    Gardens are certainly on the verge of the carnival of autumn blooms and foliage. Most of my blooms are carry-overs from previous months but there are a few new ones for September. Your colchicum are a lovely vibrant reminder of the lavender of asters to come. Happy GBBD and thanks, once again, for hosting the floral fiesta!

    Reply
  15. Nic says

    September 15, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    I love the colchicums! I wish I could get lots of them established here without breaking the bank…

    Reply
  16. danger garden says

    September 15, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Love that Zinnia shot, with the two very different flower forms.

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    September 15, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    Thanks for hosting – everyone seems to be singing the praises of zinnias this year!

    Reply
  18. Kris Peterson says

    September 15, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    I've yet to discover an aster that'll grow well in my SoCal garden so I hope you'll share photos of yours when they burst into bloom. Thanks for hosting, Carol!

    Reply
  19. Rose says

    September 15, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    This really has been a great year for zinnias. Although I'm looking forward to fall, I don't want to see this summer of zinnias end!

    Reply
  20. Evan Bean says

    September 15, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    I love fall. The late flowers, the foliage colors, and most definitely the cool, crisp air. Most of my blooms this month are repeats, but hopefully with from new angles as I'm combining my GBBD post with Foliage Follow-up this month. I've also got a few fall specialties blooming.

    Reply
  21. Linnae says

    September 15, 2016 at 8:09 pm

    Happy Bloom Day! Those zinnias are so bright and cheerful, aren't they? We've definitely got fall weather here now, so I'm happy for whatever splash of color I can get! (Though soon we'll have pretty-colored leaves to look at, too.)

    Reply
  22. Susie på Stjärnarve... says

    September 15, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    In spite we have been forbidden to hose our garden since April 1st, we still have a lot of nice things flowering here on our large garden at the island Gotland in the middle of the Baltic Sea in Sweden. And the weather are still very nice with lots of sun and around 22-24 degrees C (I think its around 75 F )so we can dine & wine outside. Nice!!!
    Susie

    Reply
  23. Anna K says

    September 15, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    Those Zinnias are fantastic – look almost like Dahlias! And, every time I see Colchicums, I'm convinced I need some. They are so lovely!

    Reply
  24. Stefanie says

    September 16, 2016 at 1:05 am

    Happy GBBD and thank you for hosting, Carol! Seeing your photo of the Colchicum has me even more excited to plant the bulbs I was gifted this season. Those zinnias are beautiful. Nice photo of the two, different blooms.

    Reply
  25. http://whatsitgarden.blogspot.com says

    September 16, 2016 at 3:30 am

    I check every morning for my first Boltonia bloom …I think tomorrow will be the day !

    Reply
  26. Kathy says

    September 16, 2016 at 3:53 am

    Goldenrod and asters are both in peak bloom here out in our field. Sometimes the goldenrod starts in August for us. I am glad you have some colchicums blooming. You are right: September is most certainly not the end of bloom season.

    Reply
  27. John says

    September 16, 2016 at 5:28 am

    Carol,
    I've been checking regularly for Colchicum and have yet to see anything peaking through. I'm jealous of that vibrant color. Still waiting for serious rainfall.

    Reply
  28. Pat says

    September 16, 2016 at 11:38 am

    You reminded me of how much I've missed over the years, mostly with your zinnias. September is a wonderful time of the year.

    Reply
  29. Layanee says

    September 16, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    I love the cooler temperatures of September and so does Gibbs. Enjoy this day!

    Reply
  30. Amy@SmallSunnyGarden says

    September 16, 2016 at 4:17 pm

    Love those colchicums <3 There certainly are flowers for all seasons, or nearly! Here, I am watching the garden wake up for the most beautiful times of year: https://smallsunnygarden.blogspot.com/2016/09/in-bloom-in-september.html

    Reply
  31. Anonymous says

    September 17, 2016 at 2:46 am

    Carol, This seems to be the point in the season when my colder climate garden, after being behind yours all summer, suddenly zooms ahead. The goldenrods are past their peak here and several different varieties of wild aster are blooming. Every time I see your colchicums, I think I should plant some. -Jean

    Reply
  32. Unknown says

    September 20, 2016 at 6:47 am

    Wonderful post!
    http://www.powerball-online.net

    Reply
  33. Pauline says

    October 2, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    I love your Zinnia's and will definitely sow them next year. In my garden there are still asters, anemones and lots of dahlias.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Updates from Carol Michel

* indicates required
Email Preferences

Categories

  • Blog (3,053)
  • Internal (2)

Blog Tags

annuals Blogging books bulbs dr. hortfreud embrace fairies fall family flowers fruits garden bloggers bloom day garden bloggers book club garden design gardeners gardening gardening geek gardens hoes holidays hortense hoelove houseplants humor indoor gardening insects lawn letters to gardening friends perennials rabbits reviews Secrets seeds shrubs spring tools trees vegetable garden vegetable gardening vegetables weather weeding weeds when a gardener wildflower wednesday winter

The Gardenangelists Podcast with Dee Nash

Gardenangelists Podcast

Footer

Gardenangelists Podcast with Dee Nash

Gardenangelists Podcast

Connect

  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • maydreams icon

Quick Links

  • Home
  • Contact
  • Books
  • May Dreams Gardens
  • Podcast

Updates from Carol Michel

* indicates required
Email Preferences

Newsletter Archive

Copyright © 2023 · CarolJMichel.com · Sitemap · Privacy Policy

Book purchase links are affiliate links and Carol earns a small commission if you make a purchase.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT