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@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 4:03 PM

#NativePlants Passiflora incarnata is feeling itself in this weather, bringing Fritillary #butterflies caterpillar food to an otherwise unattractive difficult space but conveniently where it can’t run too far.

#gardening #bloomscrolling #FantasticFoliage #SmallJoys #UrbsInHorto #Chicago 🌱

A happy green vine climbs up a small obelisk then over the top of a fence before clinging to nearby rain barrels and garage walls.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:59 PM

#February2Frost #NativePlants superstar Conoclinium coelestinum (Mistflower) nearly about to bloom as mid October comes closer.

#gardening #bloomscrolling #FlowerReport #SmallJoys #UrbsInHorto #Chicago 🌱

Wide triangular toothed leaves with a cluster of soft purple buds starting to open in their center.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:55 PM

#MilkweedForMonarchs caterpillar factory Gomphocarpus physocarpus (Swan Milkweed) is finally blooming. Tried this annual this year to bulk up our offerings until my new plugs of native Milkweed species come into their own.

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Lovely chandelier of white and purple tooth-shaped Milkweed blooms.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 9:10 PM

Fiery Dahlia ‘Black Forest Ruby’ for #FlowersOnFriday.

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A gorgeous fire engine red bloom with darker stripes down the center and a dark center.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 2:48 PM

A wider view of #NativePlants Helianthus microcephalus in full bloom and swarming with bees in sunshine for #FlowersOnFriday.

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Literally hundreds of yellow blooms exploding from tall stems.

@freepain.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 10:42 AM

When I need to clear my head, there's nothing quite like a quiet overlook and a beaten-up backpack. I'm all about those small choices that pack a punch—like filling up with water, soaking in fresh air, and cranking some epic 80s tunes! 🎶 What's one little thing you love doing for YOU? 🌄💚 #SmallJoys

@sabrinanotowar.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 8:01 AM

#SmallJoys

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 4:49 PM

I cut back some tall sedum to make room for transplanting a rose next to them in July so they’re pushing 2nd flush of blooms. #GardenDogs #WeAreAllZoey likes to stick her face in this one as much as #pollinators do. 🤷‍♀️

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Sparkly mid pink stars creating a wide landing pad for pollinators.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 3:37 PM

#February2Frost blooms continue with #NativePlants Liatris aspera just beginning to open on our tough city Parkway.

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A tall stem with tightly closed green and white buds spread along it with one or two just bursting into purple spaghetti-like blooms at the top.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 3:34 PM

Same rose, different day. Just as beautiful!

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A more pastel yellow bloom with just a hint of pink left.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 3:53 PM

Another new flush of divinely scented blooms from ‘Purple Tiger’ for #RoseWednesday.

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A beautiful rose in dark burgundy steamed with all kinds of red, pink & white spots and stripes.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 2:40 PM

Salvia transylvanica is blooming again and is giving epic drama in both form and color.

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Beautiful deep purple tubular blooms on a spike, each with a dramatic extension on the top of the curvy hood paired with a frilly bottom.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 2:20 PM

Yes we do have fresh blooms for #RoseWednesday and yes it does make my heart sing. 🥰

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A sunshine yellow rose tipped on each petal with a hint of pink.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 4:55 PM

#NativePlants Helianthus microcephalus in full bloom & absolutely swarming with so many different kinds of #bees & other #pollinators like October surprise Monarch #butterflies. This is why we plant for blooms #February2Frost!

#gardening #bloomscrolling #ecosystem #SmallJoys #UrbsInHorto #Chicago 🌱

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 3:09 PM

My Philodendron ‘Birkin’ is actually loving life right now which always surprises me because my thumb usually goes from green to black when I come inside. What a lovely range of colors from stark white to all kind of stripes.

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Wide glossy leaves in colors ranging from solid white to varying combinations of green and cream stripes.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:11 PM

Another lovely late bloomer is ready-to-burst Chrysanthemum ‘Mary Stoker’. As long as mild weather holds, we’ll still have blooms. Some years, of course, they never get to show off if we have early frost but worth the gamble.

#gardening #bloomscrolling #ecosystem #SmallJoys #UrbsInHorto #Chicago 🌱

Chunky orbs of fat buds dancing above fragrant foliage.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 9:11 PM

We have so much life left in our garden—so many buds that haven’t even opened yet—thanks to careful planning to make sure we have fuel for #pollinators from #February2Frost. One late bloomer is architectural Aster ‘Jindai’.

#gardening #bloomscrolling #ecosystem #SmallJoys #UrbsInHorto #Chicago 🌱

Chunky clusters of buds starting with a large one at the top surrounded by a fan of leaves and smaller clusters down the stem.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 7:36 PM

#MagentaMonday #PinkMon Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii ‘Candy’ (Coralberry) putting out more berries for #birds.

#gardening #bloomscrolling #ecosytem #SmallJoys #UrbsInHorto #Chicago 🌱

Varying shades of pink berries dangle in clusters from healthy foliage.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 5:36 PM

#NativePlants Aralia racemosa has proven to be one of our most popular natural feeders for #birds this season. Once packed with dark fruits and now nearly picked clean. Grow your own bird food!

#gardening #bloomscrolling #ecosystem #SmallJoys #UrbsInHorto #Chicago 🌱

An arching stem that was once packed with clusters of deep burgundy berries is nearly picked clean with only a few berries her and there left.

@citymousegarden.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 5:01 PM

Kicking of #MagentaMonday #PinkMon with new blooms from another different aster we grow, Symphyotrichum novae-angliae ‘September Ruby’.

#gardening #bloomscrolling #FlowerReport #SmallJoys #UrbsInHorto #Chicago 🌱

Magenta blooms, one with a fresh yellow center and the other with a dark burgundy center.