Tuesday, November 16, 2021

November Changes In The Garden

Much has changed in November with the onset of cold weather. Western winds often blow, bringing endless rains. Sometimes I think, looking out the window at streams of water, where does so much water come from? Really from the sea? 

On TV they show the weather in different regions of Russia. I see that in some parts of the country, far from the sea, there is already snow and winter has come.
But let's not talk about winter, which will not come here soon, I hope :-)
In the garden, water is visible in all the pits, ditches, even shallow puddles appeared on the road.  I walked around the garden and thought it's good that a few years ago they made drainage in my garden.
 

 
On chokeberry and Parthenocissus, the leaves have fallen off and only dark blue berries adorn the bare branches.
 
 


The remnants of leaves on the bushes of Symphoricarpos albus are covered with drops of yesterday's rain and the white berries glisten  and fast dry in the sun .


The rhododendrons of course rejoice in the rain. I watered them a lot in September, I thought that the autumn would be dry. But everything has changed and they now have a lot of water.



As usual, Thujas and Juniperus do not require special care before winter. They tolerate rain and snow well. Sometimes, however, the snow breaks their branches. When I arrive in winter, I shake the snow off their branches.  


While I was walking between the plants and taking pictures, the sun came out. How happy it was in the garden! I took a few more photos of the sunlit plants.



A very bold chamomile continues to bloom, but I think its boldness will quickly end in the rains. Silverberry threw all the leaves and its silvery berries remained on bare branches.  The last flowers of Aster novae-angliae and Sedum are decorated with drops of rain.

 





The last photo was taken in a greenhouse. It's just a heaven for roses. I am growing several cuttings of roses for planting in spring and a little one decided to bloom.
What is your November?  


37 comments:

  1. Your photos are great Nadezda. November is indeed a rainy month. Last year we had rain from October to December, but not this year. Today it is 8 degrees and very warm weather here. I hope it will dry up at your place. The rose in your last photo is so beautiful.

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    1. The rains are finally over, these days are dry and sunny. This little rose continues to bloom despite the cold nights, Marit.

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  2. I am happy to see that there are berries on the trees for the birds. It will help them through the winter. At your latitude there must be few hours of daylight by now.

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    1. You're right, David. Daylight hours are short, dark at 18.00. I am very glad that these berries will help the birds on cold days. The berries remain hanging on the branches until spring.

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  3. Beautiful photos, Nadezda! Winter has come here too. Well, we have a bit of frost on the grass and it is chilly. We don't get snow like Russia.

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    1. Sandi, there is no snow here in St. Petersburg. It rain some days, today is a dry and sunny day.
      Glad you like my photos.

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  4. Hola Nadezda. Espectaculares fotos de tu jardín. Se ve hermoso. En mi tierra ya comenzó a nevar a partir de mil metros, hace frío y llueve, es un tiempo bastante normal para nosotros. Un fuerte abrazo.

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    1. Lola, que lástima que sea invierno en tu lugar. Creo que es muy temprano.
      ¡Seas cálida y saludable!

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    2. Querida amiga es normal el frío y la lluvia aquí, en estos días llueve con ganas y para mañana parece que nevará, pero es normal. Abrazos y besos.

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  5. Beautiful photos where I feel the rain... Here the days are mostly dry - more than usual. The climate is changing and we can't be certain of anything. I hope it will dry up in your garden.
    Lisbeth

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    1. I agree Lisbeth, the climate is changing. These days are dry and rainy days are forecast for next week.
      I photographed the raindrops, I think they are photogenic :-)

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  6. Hi Nadezda! Lovely pictures of your garden.

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  7. Aún a pesar de la lluvia se ve precioso con los reflejos del sol y las gotas de agua en las en las plantas.Estupendas fotos.
    Por aquí de momento tenemos frío y mucho viento.
    Buen miércoles Nadezda.
    Un abrazo.

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    1. Laura, veo que tienes el otoño bastante frio en tu lugar, como aquí. Me encanta que te gusten mis fotos de plantas con las gotas de lluvia.
      Un abrazo.

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  8. Kauniita kuvia.
    Mukavaa marraskuun jatkoa.

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  9. First of all, our November has been mainly mild, also now the temperature is about +4 C. It has been snowing for two times but it all melted away rather fast.
    Dear Nadezda, thank you for these wonderful photos. The drops of rain on petals and leaves look spectacular. Your plants are beautiful and healthy, and the sun rays make everything look even more cheerful.
    But you do eat the Aronia berries, don't you! They are very good for the health. You can mix them for example in a smoothie so the sour taste some people don't like doesn't disturb. :)
    Hugs. Take care!

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    1. Sara, I love to eat the chokeberry when it's ripe. Several years ago I made wine from chokeberry by adding sugar. I also love smoothies with them and bananas. I also leave the berries on the branches to feed the birds in winter.
      Glad you like my photos. Happy November.

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  10. Dear Nadezda!
    Your plants look nice and healthy in the November garden. The pictures with raindrops in particular are beautiful!
    In Poland, this year's autumn is exceptionally sunny and warm. Unfortunately, it has not rained in my region for 2 months, so we are watering the garden intensively. Drought could harm plants more than possible winter frosts ;-))
    I warmly greet you!
    Hugs!
    Anita

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    1. Anita, it's a pity you have to water plants in autumn. Usually this season is rainy.
      I'm glad you liked my autumnal photos with rain drops.
      All the best!

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  11. Dear Nadezda!
    You have so much beauty, sunshine and beautiful colors. For me, November gray and rain.
    Hugs and greetings.

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    1. Lucja, November is usually rainy and cold here as well. Winter comes :-(
      All the best!

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  12. Boa tarde minha querida amiga Nadezda. Difícil escolher a foto mais bonita. Gostaria de conhecer esse lugar maravilhoso e especial. Bom final de semana.

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    1. Gracias Luiz.Espero que algún día puedas conocerlo.

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  13. Hi Nadezda,
    In all seasons, nature always has something beautiful to offer us. Wonderful pictures
    Have a nice weekend
    All the best

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    1. Glad you liked my garden in November, Maria.
      Hugs!

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  14. Nadezda, you have such beautiful captures here. The raindrops on foliage, changing colors and berries are all so wonderful! Happy autumn to you and yours.

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    1. November is enough warm here, Lee. So I could enjoy the colors of the garden.
      All the best.

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  15. Надежда, у вас красивый ноябрь в саду. Прекрасные фотографии. Роза малютка очаровательна!!

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    1. Эта маленькая розочка меня тоже удивила, Надежда.
      Цветет в ноябре. Хотя и морозов еще не было.

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  16. I love taking raindrop photos. Have you noticed that the world is upside down when you view it through a raindrop>

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  17. Oh bother, my comment got lost. Try again:

    I have almost nothing left in the garden in the way of colour. But I am growing some winter shrubs which have colourful stems. Perhaps I will go out when there is some sunshine and take photos. It's cold even in England/Wales now and the garden is mainly brown and beige; I am leaving some herbaceous perennials and their seedheads and of course, shrubs and berries for the birds.

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    1. Friko, I remember your garden, it looks very beautiful in the warm season. I am glad that you have the opportunity to walk and admire your plants.
      Hugs!

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  18. Dear Nadezda,
    these are poetical pictures and they are telling me: Nature is going to bed right now. The garden season here is coming to an end and so at your place far north and by the sea. But we garden humans are special we have an eye for what's going on in our gardens all over the year. Have a wonderful christmas time and enjoy your late atuumn paradise.
    All my best
    Elisabeth

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    1. Elizabeth, I agree that the gardening season is over. I notice everything new in the garden all year round.
      Christmas is a great time despite the pandemic.
      Hugs.

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