The first day of autumn is September 22, 2026. And I can’t wait! I love the noticeable changes: cooler temperatures prevail, days become shorter and I can once again rummage through my closet in search of favorite sweaters.
The leaves of trees begin changing colors from green to lovely autumn shades of deep red, burnt orange, and golden brown.
My fall decorations come out of storage and I start to decorate the inside of the house using faux fall leaves, gourds and various sizes of pumpkins.
Outside containers are refreshed with plants that can take cooler temperatures. Chrysanthemums are plentiful in garden centers and come in bright colors.
Here are some containers I’ve created over the years.
I have two blue containers flanking the entrance. I change the plants according to the season.
I planted yellow mums, added small pumpkins, and gourds with sprigs of bittersweet.
One year I added cornhusks on both sides of the door.
My favorite urn planted for fall. I purchased 3 green gooseneck gourds at a local orchard and added them to my urn along with various colored pumpkins, ornamental kale, and mums.
I woke up today to a morning temperature of 58°. I put a warm sweater over my pajamas, and smiled.
Yay! It’s almost here. I can hardly wait!
Is it feeling like fall where you live?
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Beautiful! Although I’m not quite ready to lose my flowers!!
Beth,
I understand completely not wanting to lose your flowers. They add joy to the ordinary day.
Letting go after you worked so hard nurturing them is hard.
xoxo ❤️
I love fall. Can’t wait to change over.
Pumpkins, gourds, leaves,and mums.
Wish it lasted for 6 months.
I agree, 6 months would be great.
Perfect temperatures and trees wearing their crowns of gold, red and orange.
Lovely!
xoxo ❤️
Ah yes, you are getting me in the mood for autumn too! It was only 7°C when I got up his morning! Our garden centres will start selling Chrysanthemums soon too and I might splash out on a couple. Thanks for the lovely inspiration Ellen!
Cathy,
Thank you always for commenting on my blog.
Glad I put you in the mood for autumn.
❤️
wow, love your porch and all the lovely decor. Enjoy – we are still in the mid-80’s here. Looking forward to 70s and 60s, hope it is coming soon. Even though in the 80s, I am decked out for fall – waiting anxiously.
Jean,
Love that you are already decked out for fall. 😊
Thank you for commenting on my blog.
xoxo ❤️
Your post speaks to Fall. I can feel it through your words and photos. Lovely potted containers. Happy Fall!