Boo......I guess the gardening season is officially over in Calgary. Our backyard was finally hit by frost last night and boy oh boy, it took it's toll. The gigantic sunflowers are drooping and the last tomatoes that we left in the hope that they might colour a bit, were solid this morning. I've also been avoiding pulling up the gladiolas as they are blooming so beautifully but today, their number is up.
Yesterday, I pulled up the sweet peas and harvested as many flowers as possible. Right now, they are filling the living room with their gorgeous scent!
Later today, the last of the fall clean up will commence.... peonies will be cut down along with the daisies and hollyhocks and the last few bulbs will go in. We have Gladiator Alliums and some charming orange peony tulips left in the garage that need a home.
And then we wait....for spring.