You may recognize this sedum found in most gardens this time of year. It is called "Autumn Joy". My plants are in various shades of colour depending on how much sunlight they  receive during the day...anywhere from white buds to dark pink. Before the snow comes, these flowers will turn burgundy. These perennials are so easy to grow. They split easily for transplant, are drought resistant, will grow in sun or shade (though it prefers sun) and will develop into a nice neat mound that makes a beautiful backdrop for your garden even when it is not blooming. One of my favourites.

My frugal week

What I have always called my Fall Asters, but they are more likely mums. Certainly the leaves appear to be Chrysanthemums, but these are extremely hardy and grow quite tall.

Thank goodness for those very few annuals my husband picked up in the Spring. At the end of the summer my perennial garden is looking a little sad. I noticed my neighbour has pulled out or cut back everything and has tilled up the soil. It looks very neat and tidy. 

My volunteer sunflower. This was planted by the birds between the patio blocks behind the shed.

Fast easy cushion cover for non-sewers (like me)

My frugal activities this week

I don't know what these are called. A family member brought back seeds from Holland several years ago, and we have had these in our garden ever since. They are prolific self-seeders, as evidenced by the flowers growing over the fence in my neighbour's yard. They are very tall and the bees love 'em. They are rather pretty in the back of the border.

Obedient Plant