What's blooming outdoors?

Finally, a few of the crocuses that survived the marauding squirrels in my block started peeking through the ground this week. I must have planted hundreds but these resourceful city rodents have managed to finagle their way to almost all of the crocuses. Sigh! Next year, I'll have to think of ways to protect the bulbs from ending up as tasty (and expensive...) treats for squirrels. With the recent drop in temperatures, I was also a little nervous with the tulips that have already started to send their foliage outwards. Will keep my fingers crossed:) 

Chanticleer Garden fall blooms

It never ceases to amaze me that Chanticleer always looks and feels so naturalistic and beautiful year round:)

View of the mansion

There's so much color today and the woodlands walk is just wonderful with the shadows cast by the deciduous and coniferous trees. I was surprised to see crocuses this time of the year though. The garden's season ends October 31 so head out there if you get the chance.

Fall crocuses

Woodlands path