GBBD - August in Nyack, NY

GBBD stands for "Garden Blogger's Bloom Day." It's held on the 15th of every month.

I've neglected the flowers a bit this year because I was preoccupied with the new vegetable garden. There's a little patch that I let grow wild in the backyard - even let the weeds enjoy themselves there. I've been trying to plant bee and butterfly friendly plants and natives in that sunny spot, but I still have some work to do there.

First, here are a few shots from the school garden:

On my deck there are some mixed containers. Here is some echinacea, oxalis and anise hyssop.

I think this sunflower is called "Strawberry Blonde."

This is a new variety of petunia that I purchased at Matterhorn nursery.

The chinese lanterns are already producing big orange glowing globs.

First annual planted and still going strong.

Liatrus in the front bed:

Sweet potato flowers. I hope I get a few tubers!
Another sunflower.

Morning Glory teepee.

Shasta daisy, rose and hydrangea still showing themselves in front here and there.


Anyone know the name of this lily?

Got a bloom or two to display? Head over to Carol's May Dreams Gardens and join people from around the world who are sharing their flowers today!