By this time last year, the gardens had already been buried under a blanket of snow.

But this year, though we’ve had a few dips to proper seasonal temperatures, overall it’s warm more often than not. It’s not quite summer, but think warm early spring. Warm days and cool nights.

The roses absolutely love this kind of weather. And because the days aren’t super hot, the blooms last a really long time.

Even so – this really surprised me.

This is the climbing rose I have on the catio. The one that supposed to bloom more than once, but never has. But last week, I noticed buds. And by mid week – it was blooming. It’s only one small cluster. But still beautiful to see.

Several of the roses that aren’t actively blooming, are in buds. Odds are out on whether they will get a chance to bloom. I’m not making a guess either way – I just can’t predict Mother Nature anymore.

Case in point… while it’s overall been mostly warmish – we have had nights below freezing with frost. While many of the perennials can handle a light frost, all of the annuals should be knocked out by now.

But…

I’ve still got gerberas and African daisies.

The driveway side is a little more protected, but even still…

Begonias and Sunpatiens should be completely flattened. But they are not.

And how about Morning Glories? In NOVEMBER!!!

These perrenials have all rebloomed (Clockwise from top left): Pincushion Plant, Dianthans, Blanket Flower, Butterfly bush, and Waterperry Blue Veronica.

And the Toad Lilies are in total glory

And my Dwarf Burning Bush is really on fire this year! I love it!

Will I have another garden post for you next weekend… only Mother Nature knows for sure!