Ditto that!
A little crispy- a little "moth eaten"- plenty of dead heads=
Although there are a few beauties still to come- Brugmansia, Monks hood, Dahlias, to name a few...

My observation:
Love the energy of Spring.
Love the peacefulness of fall.

I suppose we all have our expectations in Spring.
By Fall, we are resigned to what nature has given us.

Then you question your soil, your plants, your seeds, your available sunshine, and of course your zone.

Thats all what makes gardening so much fun!
Pondy

Yes, expectations in the spring, but in the fall, I am thankful for the beauty that lingers on and the knowledge of winter to come to give me a well-deserved break.
gramma jan

I beg to differ, Helen. Even up close your gardens are still lovely this fall.
Bobbie