September has been a month full of sunflowers blooming, butterfly sightings and the last of the vegetables ripening. As summer slowly turns into fall, it’s time to reflect on this year's gardening season. My butterfly garden proved to be a big success, not only attracting butterflies, but also dragonflies and so many other beneficial pollinators. I started to really see my hard work pay off this month with many visits from different types of butterflies. My zinnia garden has really taken off, full of different colored blooms. It has been absolutely perfect for cuttings.

Along with all the success, there were also a few things that didn’t work out as planned here in zone 6a New England. I planted cucamelon seeds, and although it heavily vined along my trellis, it didn’t produce any fruit. The vine, in itself, is beautiful, so I am very happy with that. I may have to try planting them in a different location next year and also a little bit earlier in the season. I also had some trouble with my pattypan squash. I enjoyed an abundance of blooms but not very many fruits. Some fruits also fell off the vine before ripening. They were mighty cute though! I’m thinking of picking a sunnier location next year. This year, they seemed to become shaded by my enormous tomato plants.

All in all, it was a wonderful growing season. I alway learn so many new things, and I am definitely already looking forward to next year! This month, I am linking up with Garden Bloggers Bloom Day over at May Dreams Gardens. I invite you to enjoy what’s blooming now in my garden.