early autumn in my french garden

by Sharon Santoni
Ā We are at that special moment in the year when summer starts to blend ever so gently into sunny autumn.Ā  There are specific perfumes on the breeze, the first tinges of colour in the leaves, and with the help of dahlias, asters and zinnias, the garden does it best to show that autumn can be just as good as spring.
Early mornings are filled with heavy dew, and the evening air weighs chilly on our shoulders.Ā  We are not yet lighting fires each evening, but we have already reached for some warmer clothes.
How I love a change of season …..

Here are a few shots taken in the garden, sedum, hydrangeas, asters and dahlias, and even the wisteria putting out a few last minute blooms.Ā Ā  Autumn in Normandy is starting well.

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32 comments

Atelier BE September 15, 2012 - 10:11 am

Really lovely and peaceful, Sharon! Nice start to the morning!

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altÄ±Ć¼stĆ¼evkadını September 15, 2012 - 10:55 am

this is wonderfull garden…

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Forest Dream Weaver September 15, 2012 - 11:17 am

Fabulous!………….and thanks for all the beautiful summer posts Sharon.

Best wishes,
Ruby

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The enchanted home September 15, 2012 - 1:34 pm

I can almost smell the roses late summer blooms…all fabulous!

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B September 15, 2012 - 1:42 pm

Lovely post!

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Monique September 15, 2012 - 1:46 pm

Lovely pictures… lovely home!!!!

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Delaine September 15, 2012 - 1:54 pm

This is so so so lovely! Merci! This has made my day!

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Corrine September 15, 2012 - 2:56 pm

Stunning photo's. I agree that this early Fall transition time is magical. As the colors deepen and the suns rays dapple through thinning branches, our familiar landscapes in our gardens take on a new perspective. Yours is lovely.

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Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest September 15, 2012 - 2:58 pm

So pretty.

And I love your wonderful way with words.

Have a lovely weekend enjoying nicer & cooler temperatures.

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Pamela RG September 15, 2012 - 3:21 pm

You definitely enjoy and love your garden through your words and pictures. Have a good weekend!

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Sarah September 15, 2012 - 4:41 pm

I'm longing to be in that early autumn French garden. What a glorious place!

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Blondie's Journal September 15, 2012 - 6:14 pm

Your garden looks wonderful this time of year and always!

XO,
Jane

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Geli September 15, 2012 - 7:01 pm

Your garden is really a dream! Very very beautiful! I wish you a nice weekend, Geli

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shooting star September 15, 2012 - 8:27 pm

lovely garden and beautiful images!!

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Bonnie September 15, 2012 - 9:48 pm

It is always a treat to see what is blooming in your garden!

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**Anne** September 16, 2012 - 12:18 am

Your autumn garden certainly is looking beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Anne xx

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Katherine September 16, 2012 - 1:22 am

It is both beautiful and a little sad when the garden begins to take on new colours as she welcomes autumn. It always makes me a bit anxious to think of putting the garden to bed for the winter.
Enjoy the changes.

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Sixty-Fifth Avenue September 16, 2012 - 2:45 am

So very pretty, your garden is to die for! Thanks for sharing.

Londen

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kabayoz September 16, 2012 - 3:14 am

Some flowers have wonderful showings in the fall. I love dahlias but not very successful growing them. Summer's winding down and Fall just starting is one of my most favorite time of the year! Your garden is just as love as ever!

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kabayoz September 16, 2012 - 3:17 am

…love to lovely…:)

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De tout, de rien September 16, 2012 - 4:38 am

Beautiful dahlias!

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The Moerks September 16, 2012 - 8:12 am

So pretty, are they viburnums in the metal pot. They remind me of snowballs.

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zanetastyle September 16, 2012 - 8:53 am

Quite the invitation into your lovely blooming world! I enlarged the picture with the white fence and open gate like if I could get nearer or inside that luscious secret garden((: maybe in my dreams…Enjoy it for me too please… Hugs z

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Jeanne @ Collage of Life September 16, 2012 - 3:47 pm

Another season passes at My French Country a home….so happy to have shared them with you Sharon. Just beautiful.. xxx

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LA CONTESSA September 16, 2012 - 5:21 pm

LOve the little chicken feeder in the bird cage and LOVE even more the white picket into your enchanted garden!Your garden as is your home are all so loverly!I would like to do one of your brocante tours so, please keep me in mind for the future!I have a small vintage shop in California.

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Susan Libertiny September 16, 2012 - 5:25 pm

Your photographs are beautiful. I was amazed to see how much the wisteria (at least from the picture I think it's wisteria) has grown on your house. It looks awesome. Thank you for a wonderful post.

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Kristie Franklin September 16, 2012 - 6:11 pm

Such a beautiful garden! Even in the autumn of the year, you still have gorgeous flowers blooming. The photo of your house would make a lovely greeting card! šŸ™‚

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Summer for Swede Collection September 16, 2012 - 7:36 pm

Sharon, Your garden is 2die4. I especially loved the Dahlias. Magnificent!
Summer

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Sara September 16, 2012 - 11:56 pm

Love <3

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satyam Kaushik September 18, 2012 - 2:50 pm

Bedankt voor de tijd neemt om dat te bespreken, ik voel me echt sterk over en liefde meer te leren over dit onderwerp.
https://www.inuwtuin.nl/terrasoverkapping

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Rachel September 20, 2012 - 5:39 pm

Wow! It so beautiful page indeed. I love those Hydrangeas.
Lovely!

Rachel @ http://www.CheapSheds.com.au

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Jeremy Beauregard February 13, 2013 - 4:32 pm

I sigh at the utter beauty and serenity of your place. Your backyard is the perfect setting for a tea party or a fairy tale-ish music video. Haha! Now, Iā€™m anticipating how your garden would look this spring. =)

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