This bud on my hibiscus plant is contemplating whether or not it will open fully. The warm temperatures that it prefers have vanished this week. Tonight they are saying we might even see a touch of frost.
Because I'm not ready to take the chance of frost jeopardizing that bloom, we've pulled all of the tender potted plants onto the covered patio for the night. Before I go to bed, I'll drape a sheet over them and hope they will be protected from frost damage.
The houseplants that spent the summer on the patio are having a sleepover in the garage tonight. In a week or two they will be moved back into the house. After tonight the temperatures are supposed to be well above the freezing mark. To be on the safe side we will be monitoring the weather closely in case something changes and we need to protect them again.
This morning we had all of the windows washed and believe me, they needed it.
After the job was done, I was going around putting things back together and dusting off the window sills. It was a sweet surprise to see this vivid blue hydrangea in bloom outside the window next to the bathtub. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that old Jack Frost keeps his hands off the hydrangeas. This blue one barely bloomed all summer. It now has several blooms and buds eager to do their thing. I hope they are successful as I'd love to be able to cut one last bouquet.
The mums on the front porch don't mind the chilly temperatures.
I think it will help them last longer than if it was very warm like it often is at this time of year.
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Has frost visited your garden yet?
I hope your pretty blue Hydrangea is not nipped by frost tonight. I see your Thanksgiving Cactus and Norfolk pine summered outside. How do they adjust once you bring them indoors?
ReplyDeleteFortunately we didn't get the frost. I put my houseplants in the garage for a night or two before bringing them inside and they do fine. I've been doing this for a few years now and they really seem to benefit from their time outdoors. Seem to have a growth spurt and the cactuses bloom by our Thanksgiving.
DeleteWe've had frost a few times already.
ReplyDeleteI need to wash my windows again too. They get dirty again so fast!!
We haven't had frost yet, but it's gotten pretty cold. We have a hydrangea blooming too, hate to see that end! Your blue color is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI need to bring the conservatory plants back indoors after their soggy summer holiday. We haven't had ground frost yet, but it can't be far off.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim! Your front porch is very cheerful! No frost here yet. I hear it's coming though!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see Blogger is working this morning. I tried commenting yesterday but couldn't sign in to my account. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteNo frost here yet, but how organized you are bringing your plants in for the night. Your front porch is a welcoming sight.
This time of year, our weather is cold at night and in the morning (we've already had two frosts) and then warm 60's - 70's during the day. I'm enjoying every last sunny moment that I can. It's only going to last a few more days, and then it looks like we're on the decline. I still have some potted plants outside...a Black Eyed Susan vine that's trailing from a high hanging pot, three pots of salvia, and other pot of plants that I can't remember the name of. Oh - and a fern. The frost didn't kill those!
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a wonderful weekend.