“Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Psalm 37:3-4
Most years after the last cutting of hay we are left with a very dry brown landscape. Not so in 2021. The green looks more like April or May.
Yellow is the dominant color in our September countryside. This sea of bright blooms is brought to us by none other than bearded beggarticks, sometimes called tickseed beggarticks. You wouldn’t expect something this pretty to have a name like beggarticks!! Being a member of the sunflower family helps!
These are really gorgeous blooms and it is easy to see why they are intentionally planted in landscapes. Ours are all voluntary in places where there has been some ground disturbance, especially along a nearby newly constructed power line right of way.
As I walked around the back yard one afternoon I noticed PJ had slipped a few pumpkins into the garden. I suppose pumpkin time is here and I assumed this stack was a preview of more to come later…
…but later came sooner than I anticipated. You know we are told never to assume!
This week I literally made a lot of pics while walking around in the yard. Isn’t that just a part of everyday living? There is so much growing in the yard this season that has been limited or absent in previous years. It is all about the moisture. This ground cover has taken over large areas. I first thought it was dollar weed but I have decided it is likely Carolina ponyfoot (pony’s foot). If we rid the yard of this stuff we will have a lot of muddy bare spots going into the winter!
A lot of rain has brought some very interesting items to the landscape. We don’t need this in the yard but it is kinda pretty in it’s own way!
I can always rely on beautyberry to give us some deep purple. This bush is backdropped by a big crape myrtle that is also loaded with heavy seed pods/berries. Princess Emma will love this plant because she claims purple as her favorite color!
Our throwback today goes back two years. Little ones sure change a lot in a short time!
The last hay cutting is complete, raked, and in windrows ready to bale. Probably the thickest and best hay crop ever from this back pasture. Only one problem…an unexpected soaking rain hit before the job was finished. We are hoping all this good livestock goody can somehow be salvaged!
A cutleaf groundcherry comes up in late summer in the same spot every year at one end of the sunflower garden. This is the third year. I left it until the sunflowers were spent and then just had to take a pic before I pulled it up. The balloon-like pods are appealing but also toxic! It is an annual so I guess left over seeds will lie dormant through the winter and find a way to show up again next year. Perhaps the Lord will allow us to be around to find out.
I mentioned that if we decided to rid the yard of pony’s foot we would have large bare spots. It would also result in destruction to the mock strawberries growing amongst it!
We have quite a few shady, rarely traveled, country roads that are covered with a green canopy. Paths like this will soon open up to more sunlight as the leaves turn and fall.
I found another group of plants sporting yellow along that country road just out of view in the previous pic. I had to pull out one of the plant identifying apps on this one. The app called this a toothleaf goldeneye. Even if the app is wrong that seems like a fitting name just looking at the leaves and flower!
PJ had a beautiful fall flower arrangement and a table set in the garden one afternoon so I slipped behind the adagio maiden grass and grabbed a photo. I cannot take any credit here but sure thought it was a nice thing to add to the post! Tomorrow’s Monday Morning Blooms post will offer much better views of this autumn tablescape.
Another breathtaking end to a pleasant September day.
”Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”.
Hebrews 13:8
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The white lacy looking plant is what I call Raindeer Moss.
Yes, it does look like the reindeer moss that is sold. Thank you!
My goodness Butch. It’s amazing to see the ground covers that appears after a rainy season. Wild strawberries come up in my flower beds and if I dont pull them up they will strangle other plants. As usual I learn something from your posts. We drive from our home in Co to our farmhouse in SD. The grass in Nebraska is awesome and well maintained. The windrows go on for miles and the bales are huge. They even mow the sides of the roads and bale that also, got to feed those many cattle that we see in those never ending pastures. Oh the sweet picture of the girls. Looking forward to Pam’s Monday Morning Blooms. Have a blessed day.
Alice, with all the rain the past two days, we are going to have all kinds of things spring up. I can see the grass in Nebraska with your lovely description. I love that you always include personal experiences. Happy Sunday!
Butch, it is amazing how much your area looks like ours. When I see the hay being baled, I pretend I’m in France amongst the haystacks Monet painted. And your winding road looks exactly like the road I take from the highway down to the house! It has been a rough week here; we almost lost my 96 yo mother-in-law. She spent 5 days in the ER due to no hospital beds and was released to rehab. I was at the emergency vet with her 19 yo cat yesterday when they called to say she had been rushed back to the hospital. We have gotten news at all and are not allowed in the hospital. I keep reminding myself it is in God’s hands, not mine.
Roxanne, I am so sorry to read this. Butch and I are praying for your dear mother-in-law. I so hope the hospital will call and let you know about her. Please keep us posted. Note that Mary said she was praying. Sending love and prayers!
Thank you Pam and Butch and Mary. It is all in God’s hands, isn’t it?
Pam and Butch, The pics of the green moss looks like our yard. I’m thankful for it too as regular grass won’t grow where it shows up. The wild strawberry patches also show up. I enjoy seeing the nature shots. I know the sunflower type flowers are weeds but in mass they’re really pretty. The hay and hay bales are always a welcome sight. It means the animals will be well fed throughout the winter. Love the throwback pic! Those precious girls are really growing up into sweet young ladies. The little back road is similar to several we travel Enjoy your day. Love the MMB preview amongst the grasses. See you tomorrow, Lord willing! Clara❤️
As always, thank you for your sweet comments. Happy Sunday, Clara ♥️
This rainy year has our yard looking like it is Spring rather than Fall, our grass has never been so green! I have serious pumpkin envy, I must get to the pumpkin patch this week! I love the teaser shot of Pam’s MMB arrangement, I always look forward to those posts. The sunflower weeds are really pretty and I love the beautyberry. I hope you both have a lovely week, and hopefully we’ll get a break from the rain!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna. Weather is due to change mid-week and it sounds fabulous!
The photos are breathtaking….. How majestic are His works….we have such country roads in our area; long may they thrive.
Another rewarding Sabbath of Butch’s lessons in what his discerning eye catches and passes along to grateful followers.
Time to adorn our lives with varied pumpkins, branches of flaming autumn leaves and bursting cotton balls inspired by Pam’s
delightfully creative spirit and skill. Enclosing you in prayer, Roxanne.
Thank you dear Mary for your lovely comments and for prayers for Roxanne MIL. Have a wonderfully blessed week!
Mary, thank you so very much. We greatly appreciate it.
I have serious pumpkin envy. Beautiful assortment. The beggar sticks look beautiful in the field. There is something so special about baled hay in the field. Reminds me of my wonderful childhood. I only have to drive about 1/2 mile to see a similar scene with cows grazing and horses and barns. I am a frequent visitor. The beautiful girls sure have grown quickly. I love seeing them and Wyatt. The country road calls my name! Blessings my friends!
Thank you Dianne. I know you will see signs of fall before we do. Wishing you a lovely week♥️
Happy Sunday. It has been a rainy summer and weeds and briars have taken over while I’ve been gone. I trimmed my azaleas after they bloomed and they have grown back to their original size. If I trim again I will be cutting off blooms but it looks like a jungle.
Thanks, Butch for your musings and pics of all that is growing now in your area. Beautiful sunset and fun to see a throwback pic of the girls. Yes, they grow so quickly.
Thanks for the reminder about MMB.
Hi Bonnie, we have had over four inches of rain since yesterday and it is still raining. Wishing you a lovely and restful week!
We noticed while traveling this summer how everything looks green. Even recently on a road trip when the area usually looks brown from the heat of summer everything looks like spring. Very grateful for the rain. I always look forward to seeing your beautiful post and indeed a breathtaking sunset. Have a wonderful week Pam.
Thanks so much, Elizabeth. Happy week to you!
Pam, it’s always a pleasure to see photos of your amazing property. Thanks for sharing this beauty. Love the yellow flowers!
Thank you Sarah. Wishing you a lovely week!
Happy Sunday, and thank you for the countryside beauty. That’s a LOT of pumpkins, Pam!
Thanks Rita. A young couple grew all of those pumpkins at their local farm!
I posted this morning but something happened to my comment.
I enjoyed another stroll with Butch again! I like the green leaves instead of bare spots. I also enjoyed getting a sneak peek of the tablescape.
Your pumpkins are amazing… I can’t find any fancy ones here. I’ll will enjoy yours even more so.
Happy Week to you dear friends!
Nancy, I am sorry your first comment went to who knows where. We failed to mention that the pumpkins were grown at a local farm.
Happy week to you and Sweet Man!
It’s interesting you have had so much rain on your side of the globe this year as we have on this side! Everything here is lovely, green & profuse too!
Grandchildren & gardens sure do grow quickly!
Lovely post as always!
Bless you both,
Jennifer
Thank you Jennifer. I know you are excited to enter spring. Sending hugs 🙏🏻
Hello, Butch and Pam. As always, such a lovely Sunday post. I read it this morning and it is now evening and I am just commenting. I do love your pumpkins, they are gorgeous. We don’t see that variety here too often. And, of course I must comment on those sweet girls. They are precious beyond words. Wishing all of you a beautiful week ahead!
Thank you Sandra. We failed to mention the pumpkins were grown locally at a farm. Wishing you a beautiful week!
I’m wrapping up my day with a visit to one of my happy places, your Sunday posts. After puttering about all day, doing odds and ends, work and non-work, it’s time to be still. I can’t think of a better way.
Thank you Jeanie. By the end of the day, being still is always a good idea&
Amazing pictures! Hugs and blessings.
Thank you Maristella!
Such beauty! It is hard to find a photo I like best because I love them all. Thank you for making my day so much more beautiful just by my coming here to visit. God bless you.