Hello GPOders!
Back to Carla Zambelli Mudry's garden in Malvern, PA! Yesterday we got a look at the amazing backdrop of fall foliage surrounding their gardens and a taste of some of the flowers that are still on display (check out part 1 here if you missed it). Today, we're back to see more fall flowers as well as some festive containers. Here's a quick refresher of Carla's reflection on November in her garden:
Incredibly, it's November and it's over 60°. It has been a very stressful fall gardening season because we are in a drought. We are under a burn ban in the county where I live in Pennsylvania until the end of this month, and I wouldn't be surprised if they extend it.
The drought is really stressing my shrubs and trees. I think I've lost some deciduous azaleas, but I'm not sure. I won't know about the damage to the tree until spring. As we adapt to climate change, I hope our gardens do too, making everyone a happy Thanksgiving Fine gardening.
The warm weather that Carla is experiencing this fall offers her a long display of roses. Even at the end of the season, a huge pink rose begins to unfold.
A deeper pink variety still has a cluster of gloriously vibrant flowers.
Carla mentioned that she thinks she may have lost some azaleas due to the dry conditions, but this fall blooming variety seems to be struggling. This is potentially the Autumn Angel Encore® azalea (rhododendron Cultivate 'Robleg', zones 6-10).
A hardy begonia (Begonia grandis subsp. evansianaZones 6–9) also seem to retain their namesake. Although it prefers moist soil, it seems to be giving this dry spell some lovely, delicate flowers.
Carla is also able to maintain the edible garden with some beautiful containers, including a group of hanging baskets. This first pour with oregano and a bit of flowering rosemary.
A second hanging basket has more rosemary, some thriving thyme and a variegated English ivy (Helix ivy 'Variegata', zones 4–10) adds some additional ornamentation. Growing English ivy in a hanging basket is a great way to enjoy the foliage plant without worrying about its invasiveness.
The last matching basket of this trifecta, with thyme, oregano and another dash of English ivy.
For a long time with all these aromatic herbs, Carla has good corners of cabbage in large containers. A small, bright orange pumpkin adds a nice pop of color.
Finally, a group of unique pumpkins is the perfect fall decoration. Two varieties of white pumpkins allow the 'One Too Many' pumpkin and the 'Fireball' striped pumpkin to really pop.
Thank you so much for sharing your garden with us again, Carla! As the weather continues to change, it's inspiring to see how you can adapt your garden and continue to create beauty.
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