Mums the word

Ok I'm am ready for Fall and yes that means Fall planting!

What says Autumn Joy more than Mums?

Chrysanthemums that is.

Look at all the lovely Fall colors and varieties.

And what better companion to mums than ceramic Jack O' Lanterns!

Found them at my local Kroger.

I think mums planted in large plastic Witch cauldrons are perfect don't you!

Beautiful Black Eyed Susan's and Spooky Spider

There is such beauty in the Haunted Gardens this time of year! 

The spider above is a male nursery web spider. He's lovely I think.

I like Weird Veggies

Just a little sample of my small harvest.
The cukes are a creamy white and called white wonder. They are an Heirloom from 1893.
Yellow pear tomatoes are mild and fun to grow.
Finally blue and golden sweet snow peas.

Spooky Yellow Crab Spider

Oh the carnage!  Do you see the little leg or bug body part to the left of this spooky crab spider. Well I guess he has to eat too! He loves my shasta daisies.

Old Fashioned Columbines

I love Columbines  They self seed and are easy to grow. They come in all colors and a bonus is bees and humming birds love them.
Above are just a few from my garden. They look fake or fabric but they are real.
Also known as Jesters Hat, Lions Herb, and Granny Bonnet.
They are poisonous.
According to folklore they are used to encourage Courage. They are used in love spells.

Iris has a Darkside

Iris Goddess of Rainbows and a messenger to the Gods. This lovely flower comes in many colorful versions. But who really knew that some come with a beautiful darkside! Below are just a few types that are must haves for any Haunted Garden!

This lovely beauty is called Draculas Kiss.

This one is called Witches Wand.

This variety is Pagan Dance.

This one is perfectly named Hello Darkness.

Lastly Witches Sabbath! So why not add a little mystery to your Haunted Garden and add these dark beauties. I know I'll be looking to add these to my garden!

Save the Bees...Plant These!

First off go Organic! Do not use and stray pesticides!

Lemon Balm. Easy to grow and smells great used in teas and has all kinds of uses.

Catmint is amazing bees love it and so do cats!

Greek Oregano is one of my favorite culinary herbs! It doesn't spread like regular oregano. Dried it's great in many dishes!

Lavender for me it will overwinter if I don't cut it back.

Yarrow many bees and butterflies love them. Comes in many colors. Easy to grow.

 

So consider planting these herbs not only for their usefulness but for the bees!