Has summer really ended?

Has summer really ended already? It certainly seems so. The vibrant flowers have finished blooming; the dahlias, delphiniums, lilies, and roses are gone. Now, the flowerbeds are adorned only by sedums with their tiny, bright red blossoms.

 

 

Young fruits have appeared on the raised beds, nestled among the large zucchini leaves. They are beautiful—striped, dark green, and some yellow. I love young zucchini because they have no seeds. I usually fry them or stew them with sour cream; it makes for an excellent dish. 

 

The vegetable harvest began in July and August. Green peas were the first to ripen; their pods had grown large. I harvest the green peas to make a side dish and freeze some of them for the winter. 

 

In September, the last of the phlox are still in bloom. I enjoy their vibrant flowers and their fragrance. It is a pity, though, that the petals fall off quickly when they are in a bouquet.

 

The peppers began to ripen in late August. The weather has turned cooler, especially at night, so I decided to harvest all the peppers and let them finish ripening indoors. They are currently sitting on a pantry shelf, gradually turning red. 

 

 

As it happened, the tomatoes went without watering for nearly two weeks. Despite this, they ripened beautifully. They are sweet and juicy; I plan to use some of them to make tomato sauce. I blend them, boil the mixture, add spices, and then pour the sauce into jars.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

The white hydrangea blossoms turned pink in late August and early September. 

Autumn has arrived—another beautiful season. 

 

Friends, I will try to visit all your blogs as soon as possible. All the best.