There is a hint of fall in the air

When the gladiolus begin to bloom, fall is just around the corner.  Many flowers are beginning to fade now, but for some, they are at thier peak.

I love the Elephant Ears and the Fountain Grass has done well; I started the grass from seed...

I love Sweet Potato Vine; I have it all over the yard...

The grandkids love to play in the stream....

Elaphant Ear is a Caldium;  I really like these smaller varieties.  I wondered if they were going to grow, but they look pretty good now...

I've had fun with Coleus this year...

My favorite tree in the yard is the Mimosa; humming birds like it too.  It's not hard to see how it came to be called Silk Tree...

The yard is a favorite place for us to just relax...

One of my favorite flowers is this purple Basil.  It smells great and is just as eatible as green basil...

God has given us the miracles of his creations.  There is a lot of joy in working with the gifts he so freely gives us.  I feel his influence when I immerse myself in the beauties of life.