The garden is looking quite sad now, after a few frosts. What remains is for the most part bare, brown, drooped, or shriveled–all of which would be quite depressing if not for the fact that after every autumn/winter comes the spring. For gardens, at least, the current state of affairs is not permanent.
But amid the early December bleakness, a few spots of color remain–a small selection of plants that are not quite ready to call it quits (plus one bud that looked particularly nice this morning–the last bit of interest on an otherwise denuded plant).
In order of appearance (from left to right, top to bottom) : Gaillardia (Fanfare), Montauk Daisy, Variegated Sage (Tricolor) , Euphorbia (Ascot Rainbow), and a bud from a tree Azalea (Gibraltar).
Perennial Pastimes 
Beautiful pictures! I especially love the daisy…daisies can always make me smile.
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Thank you! Yes, daisies seem such cheery, optimistic plants….
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