Last Sunday in October

It is hard to believe that is is the last Sunday in October already, we had some rain yesterday and last night but the sun came out this morning.

 I stopped and took a look at Rita's garden and found this lovely pink Dahlia in bloom.

 Her ornamental lanterns are looking lovely.

 The yellow witch hazel tree has some lovely lemon yellow leaves.

 Some lovely Autumn reds and yellows.

 The Oak leaf hydrangea has a lot of different colours of red.

 Here some of the leaves are turning from green to maroon.

 A late ladybug looking for some brunch.

 This couple was enjoying their walk amongst the turning leaves.

 I saw a lot of ladybugs today amongst the roses.

 Some lovely raindrops on this rose.

 More raindrops making a pretty design.

 Another ladybug peeking out from a petal.

 Pink coleus taking a bit of a late growth spurt.

 Yet another ladybug.

 And another..

 ...more ladybugs enjoying the morning sun.

 A spider and web, I find them difficult to photograph.

 A ladybug a fly and just peeking between the petals an ant...must be a good brunch.

 Still hanging on.

 Rose hips starting to plump and become red.

 Some more rose hips.

 Lovely oranges and yellows.

 A closer peek at the colours.

 One of the cherry trees at the entrance of my condo.

 All dressed for Halloween.

 View from my deck towards the reflecting pond, this tree will change over the coming days.

 The view across the river, some trees have more colour than others.

Enjoy your season.

Quilts at Tanglebank Gardens on September 12, 2009...what a lovely day for a quilt show and what a gorgeous garden to explore. Three local Canadian designers; The Freckles Collection by Dougal Ann Walker, Quilted Excapes by Sue Jensen and Coutry Quilts by Cheryl Wall were featured. Also featured was the launch of the new Canadian magazine Quilter's Connection with Heather McArthur. Below are several quilts by the designers and a few of the many lovely plants featured in the garden. This one is called Cabin Fever by Cheryl Wall. Dougal Ann Walker designed this lovely Autumn Magic piece that combines stitchery and raw edge applique. I can't understand why I didn't photograph more of her work. I have several patterns waiting to be stitched. This one may have to be added to my collection. You can find her patterns at http://www.frecklescollection.com/

O Pumpkin Tree is a delightful whimsical look at one of my favourite holidays Halloween. Cheryl Wall is the designer of Country Quilts. It seems her patterns really appeal to me. Check out her patterns at http://www.countryquilts.ca/

Tired of Trickin"... the name says it all!

These pine cones covered in sparling sap caught my eye as we wandered through the gardens.

The colours of autumn are starting to arrive with the cooler nights.

Another one of Chery's designs!

May baskets are a delightful group.

Saltbox Seasons

When I first saw these rosehips I thought they looked like radishes!

Here is another view of the same plant with one of the roses in bud.

When The Cows Come Home.

Hollyhock Houses.

Come into my web said the spider to the fly...

What a pretty painted gate through a lovely hedge door.

Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures of Sue Jensen's Quilted Escapes, please check out her website at http://www.quiltedescapes.net/ Also check out http://www.tanglebank.com if you get the chance.