It’s surprising how much is in bloom in October in New Hampshire, especially if you count the autumn leaves as blooms, which I do. We have had patchy frost, but tomorrow night we’re forecast temps in the mid 20sF, which means hard frost and maybe a freeze. The hanging basket begonia is coming inside!

Here’s what’s in bloom now, for Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day.

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Zinnias! Oh my, the blooms that keep on blooming.

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Other annuals that give and give:

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Perennials still blooming or looking fabulous:

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Berries, fruits, veggies:

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A few insects, spiders, slugs still hanging around, plus birds!

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Foliage!

 

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And last, garden landscapes:

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If you want more October beauty, check out these great blogs:

Lee at A Guide to Northeast Gardening on Long Island, NY, U.S.

Jessica at Rusty Duck in southwest England, UK

Flutter & Hum in the Pacific Northwest U.S., featuring reds

Peter at theoutlawgardener in Southeast Alaska, U.S.

Loree at Dangergarden in Portland, Oregon, U.S.

Evan at The Practical Plant Geek in Hales Corners, WI, U.S.

Jason at Garden in a City in Evanston, IL, U.S.

Michele at The Salem Garden, Salem, MA, U.S.