The poor garden looks so bedraggled but the sun was shining today so I was lured outside to see what survived our first frost last night. The small white snowball bush is now blushing from all the frost.
The big tall Asters didn't mind the frost too much.
There are a few Toad Lilies still blooming. Most have gone to seed. I sure wish a lot of those seeds would sprout but I haven't noticed much germination from all those seeds in the past. Maybe I need to leave them on longer.
I was surprised to see several Lady Beetles skittering across the garden.
There was even a cucumber beetle rousting about. At least that is what I think this guy is, if I am wrong feel free to correct me. He skipped to the bottom side of this begonia leaf when I tried to get a photograph of him.
The Black and Blue Savlia is still hosting bees and bugs galore. They withstood the frost. They are in the back garden so they are somewhat protected by the Casa and trees nearby.
You can see that the Anemones were somewhat damaged by the frost. No this anemone doesn't have a tail.
It was Luna behind the anemones trying to see what I was looking at. Sometimes she is confounded by the way I sit and stare at the plants in the garden. I mean it isn't like I was staring at a cat, mouse, mole or vole that might interest her.
"Aahhh come on Mom, lets go find a nice warm spot in the sun and take a nap. I can't hardly keep my eyes open" says she. "Good idea Luna. See you all later", says I.