Autumn Garden Tour: Stunning Fall Colors and Inspiring Outdoor Projects

Autumn is a fleeting season here in my southeast Michigan Zone 6A garden. In this video, I am taking you on a tour to see the Autumn colors before everything is finished for the season.
0:00 Intro
1:07 Zinnias and Garden Clean Up
1:41 Eastern Redbuds and Backyard Garden Colors
2:43 Patio Containers
3:15 Backyard Garden
3:51 Outside Project
4:58 Collecting Seeds
5:28 Garden Visitor
6:01 Autumn Beauty
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[@mdorn6592]

Beautiful! "When two or more pray together..." I am in agreement for praying for 'PEACE' - we are all rather tired - Blessings for everyone who shares this sentiment 🙏

[@GardenMoxie]

Blessings and thanks for watching.

[@Holly_at_gypsyhollergardens]

I stand in agreement 💙

[@evemarkus]

As I watched your video I was thinking how pleasant, calm, and peaceful your videos are. Then you said you would pray for peace. Know that your videos do transmit that energy. Thank you. 🙏

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much for your kind note. I appreciate you being here.

[@casandrasobczak4446]

I always find yours videos very inspiring! I love the way you include your faith in them. The connection to our creator is one of my favorite things about gardening!

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much!

[@Teena-yi9xw]

What an excellent message, especially in a season of wars and rumors of wars.Peace for the world.

[@GardenMoxie]

Peace indeed! Thanks for your note.

[@bernadette1510]

Sue, thank you for such a timely the video. About the gratitude for the gifts of beauty, the passing seasons not only in our gardens but in our lives. About the peace our world desperately needs. And the reflections on things we have learned and lessons still to come. Sue I too am joining you in a prayer for peace!

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you Bernadette. I appreciate you friend!

[@hd1ab1]

I was "forced" to rest after cataract surgery this fall, and I so associated with your comments on being in the moment and enjoying the garden as it is since I can't clean it up quite yet. I, too, have gone through my pictures and feel sad that I didn't really "see" my gardens as I should have. That is now my mission, to be in the moment and really see what's in front of me. Thanks for the reminder!!

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks for your note. I hope your eyes heal soon. Your garden will be the perfect place to rest.

[@lisamorris4232]

Thank you for the beautiful tour. Autumn is a bittersweet time of year. The colors are as glorious as summer to me.. Even as an avid gardener, fall time is my favorite time of year. I saw a quote from an unknown author that said, "Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go"!

[@GardenMoxie]

Oh...I love that quote! Thanks for sharing it. Fall is definitely a bitter sweet time of year. So beautiful, but I miss being in the garden like I am in summer.

[@pamd1861]

Looks beautiful Sue! I feel the same way and truly appreciate the beauty each season has to offer. So grateful to have a garden .thanks for sharing yours😊

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you. We are so lucky to have our gardens. Autumn is such a beautiful time of the year.

[@vickiemifflin2854]

Love the views of the difference in the season. Your videos relax me so much. Thank you for sharing your garden.

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much.

[@jasonhenderson9833]

God bless you Sue. Though we will likely never meet, (at least this side of Glory) you are like a friend to me. Your sharing your walks through your garden with us feels so warm, and relaxing. I come to your channel for a rest with a peaceful view and find it every time. Thank you for sharing your garden and your heart.

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much for your kind note. I am glad to hear you enjoy the videos. My garden is a place I go to get away from stress which is why I share it. In hopes others feel the same. I appreciate you watching.

[@todayinthegarden]

I do the same, my garden is my happy place where I go to relax and appreciate the beauty of nature. I really love your garden! Thank you for sharing it.

[@eileenchang2173]

Hello Sue, you could not have echoed my sentiments more as you did in this video. I too am very blessed with so many colours of the rainbow in my fall garden. You have beautiful gardens! Keep safe! 🍂❤️🇨🇦

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you so much!

[@dreamagood8321]

Your gardens are my favorite, every changing season & they are still beautiful. I have slowly got all my gardens cleaned out & cut back as much as I’m going to this year .. this year I just wanted to relax & watch it all unfold & see how it does .. everything looks so different, even the lighting from the sun in the fall is different & how it makes the fall leaves just pop . I’m not looking forward to winter , but I’m glad the planting season is over for this year , ( flowers & veggies ) , I’m just tired. … lol So it’s time to slow down now & relax , and wait on spring 💗

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you. You are right about it being time to rest. That is the great thing about winter coming in a colder climate. It is a good reminder. I sounds like you go everything set so you can just enjoy your garden as things wind down. That's excellent.

[@thequarrygardener5578]

A beautiful video with gorgeous autumn colours but why I like this particular video so much is the wildlife additions, I’ve never seen a pray mantis before. How it manages to camouflage itself is incredible and I love its adopted name. The Japanese forest grass you’ve planted in large drifts certainly provides the wow factor for me, I’m going to have to copy that idea in my garden.

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you. Wasn't that praying mantis amazing? I am always inspired by all the little critters living in our gardens. P.S. That Japanese forest grass is a great add to a garden.

[@bunnysgardens]

Love your channel! Love the PEACE you made on the walkway. Thank you for sharing your garden.

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you. I am grateful for you being here.

[@Sharon-kp7lc]

Autumn is my favorite season! I enjoy touring your garden very much! The shapes of your trees, the ways they branch are always very beautiful. My viburnums, Japanese maple and oak leaf hydrangeas are turning beautiful shades of yellow orange red and burgundy. I am adding a wind chime to my garden this season. 🙏 ☮️ 🙏

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you. I love wind chimes in the garden. Your garden sounds awesome.

[@YalisCommunity]

Sue your garden is such a treasure full of so much beauty and love. Thank you for the Autumn Garden update, I loved it! And I love that your begonia seeds sprouted woot woot. Big hugs Sue. May God continued blessing you lots and lots! I agree with you and your beautiful message of peace.

[@GardenMoxie]

Big hugs back friend and thanks for your kind note.

[@richbishop7896]

I'm a warm weather gardener and when the chill is in the air I like to be cozy in the house and dream about my garden for next year. Bonny

[@GardenMoxie]

That sounds familiar. I do the same thing.

[@imahappygal1]

It is beautiful! I agree Peace would be a blessing. Gods will be done.

[@GardenMoxie]

Indeed! Thanks for watching.

[@BroadwayGardener]

Yes! Autumn really is fleeting! I can't believe your iris was blooming in fall! That's incredible! I'd love to get a variety like that. This is such an inspiring video. i love looking at your mature garden

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much for your note Nikki. I am sitting here astonished that it will be Christmas next week. Life is like the blink of an eye.

[@mt2766]

I love your observation about how gardens teach us how to live in the present. So true! I’m grateful you pointed that out. 🍁

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much. I've learned that if I am not paying attention, I will miss the good stuff. It's amazing what great lessons our gardens have.

[@user-cx7lc3uf6j]

I like the comparison shots of the same view in different seasons. Excellent way to appreciate the garden. Your garden art is fun as well.

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much. I love how the garden changes with the seasons.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

I love your videos Sue 🥰🥰 I’m praying for peace also 🙏

[@GardenMoxie]

Hi Jasmine and thanks so much for being here.

[@vickimaiorano5763]

I’m in my spring garden down here in the southern hemisphere. Your autumn garden is stunning. Calm and peaceful.

[@GardenMoxie]

Happy Spring to you! Spring is such a blessed season. Don't you love Spring? So much to look forward to.

[@vickimaiorano5763]

@@GardenMoxie yes spring is beautiful yet I think my favourite season is autumn. But all are good.

[@klk12399]

Love your garden. You put into words exactly what I'm feeling.

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much for your note.

[@CheriRuskus]

Your colors are amazing and love that you brought the begonia and more back to life from seeds! Love our pray mantis as well!💚

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks Cheri. That praying mantis was so cool.

[@clarasclara6010]

Thanks thanks good blessed you and family and garden 🏡

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@loriedmundson782]

Beautiful garden. I resonate with your sensibilities and appreciate your calming videos. Been busy bringing all my delicate plants in for the winter. BTW...thought of the Kung Fu tv series I loved as a kid just the other day. What synchronicity. Lol

[@GardenMoxie]

That is such a coincidence that you were thinking of Kung Fu. I loved that as a kid too. Thanks for your kind note. Happy gardening.

[@kathy5706]

Enjoy your SE Mich garden. I live in NE Ohio so most of your ideas transplant well to our area. my yard is about the same size as yours. Thanks for all the great ideas. I only have my bird bath out yet. Everything except Sedum is trimmed back, pots put away and I started a garden log with ideas for next spring.

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you. You sound like me with your garden log. I love dreaming about the next project, don't you?

[@gloriamathews3035]

Thank you. I appreciate the dedication you have in sharing about your garden.from the stories and projects to evn e history in gardening. And expressing of the gifts gardens give back. You are amazing person. God bless

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much. I appreciate you taking the time to send me a note. I am glad to hear you enjoy the videos.

[@Lmtdtw731]

Greetings, I discovered your channel a short time ago. Thank you for providing a calming way to decompress from a hectic day! I wonder if you are retired? I dream that this is what my days will look like when I retire. I have been gardening in zone 7b in NC for the last 23 years, however I am from Southeast Michigan . I miss the Michigan lilacs!

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you. Michigan lilacs are the best! I left my 9 to 5 job last year. I highly recommend it.

[@sandicrawford6035]

I had to slow down my gardening this fall due to a perforated colon. My husband stepped in and did most of the fall cleanup. You are right about looking at colors and textures differently. Let’s all pray for peace together!

[@GardenMoxie]

Oh my goodness. I hope you are okay. That is serious. I wish you a quick recovery.

[@sandicrawford6035]

@@GardenMoxie Doctors did a great job of emergency surgery in the middle of the night. Healing well but it is slow going. Would love to walk through your garden. I garden in zone 4A in Wi. Love the changing seasons but not fond of our long winters.

[@GardenMoxie]

@@sandicrawford6035 I am glad to hear you are on the mend.

[@sandicrawford6035]

@@GardenMoxie Thank you. Hugs!

[@alisonsmee7076]

Beautiful, so calming x

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you! 😊

[@bluesky7226]

Beautiful! We had spectacular fall colour in Colorado this year! Just glorious.

[@GardenMoxie]

Oh wow! My friend Cheri in Colorado said the same thing. Her photos looked amazing. Such pretty leaf colors.

[@nancynoascono747]

Beautiful! Yes, pray for peace!

[@GardenMoxie]

Definitely!

[@PeggyMills]

Enjoyed this. Sue. Praying for peace too.

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much Peggy. I hope you are enjoying the Fall.

[@rosset4music]

Beautiful video! Thank you.

[@GardenMoxie]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kimberlyhughes9826]

Your sentiments touch me deeply. Thank you!

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much for watching and thanks for your kind note.

[@LindasFlowersandVegetablesGard]

Gorgeous autumn garden!

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you!

[@patdelaney191]

Beautiful garden.

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much.

[@orchidgarden3124]

Spectacular!

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@user-tz5yp2dj4q]

Lovely video, thanks. I am still busy planting bulbs :) I have told myself that I can't buy anymore til I've planted those that I already have! The bulbs taken out of pots from last year are going into my wildflower meadow. I am also enjoying the wonderful Autumnal tints. X

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you. It sounds like you are making progress. Great idea to reuse the potted bulbs in your wildflower meadow.

[@kritomoralea]

I love your videos. I am always waiting for the next one! Your garden is so inspiring. If you could please add the names of the plants that you mention in your videos, it will be great. I am in zone 6a, and I can grow most of the plants you have.

[@GardenMoxie]

Thank you, I will be sure to include plant names. Thanks for watching.

[@denisedelgado3350]

♥️

[@suzetteccc]

What a beautiful video of your garden. I love it. We too, have a dozen Japanese maples, some that self seeded a decade ago, and they have been given pride of place. I didn't know a thing about gardening back then, but at least I did something right!. I don't grow a lot of seeds, but your method suits me down to the ground. I have terracotta saucers, potting soil and I'll get some zip loc bags. I guess you spray them to get them well dampened? Where do you keep them afterwards - unheated shed (above freezing)? Thank you for sharing your experience in your garden. I share that feeling. Our rain is coming, but the Fall sun has been heaven. There will be sunny days in the future though. Hope for peace.

[@GardenMoxie]

Hi and thanks for your note. I plan to pot those seedling up into pots of soil once they grow a bit bigger. I will keep them in my basement under grow lights. I have a couple shelves set up that I use to grow seeds in Spring. Thanks for watching.

[@suzetteccc]

My pleasure! @@GardenMoxie

[@Sobrien724]

I wanted to ask this question on the last video but I forgot to go back to it. Where do you store your potted pine in the winter? I put items in my attached garage but it’s not getting any easier as I get older. I think I read that wrapping the pot with Christmas lights will keep the roots warm but I’m not going to risk it.

[@GardenMoxie]

Hi, That potted pine tree has a great story. It started as a seedling that found it's way into a pot one season. It stayed outside in the freezing cold in a tiny pot and thrived. I always expected it would die from the cold, but that tree is amazing. I decided I needed to put it into a bigger pot since it is clearly sticking around for a while. I just leave it on the patio all winter. Having said that, I can't imagine doing that with a less hardy plant.

[@shimmyhinnah]

@@GardenMoxie❤😊

[@Sobrien724]

@@GardenMoxie Wow. I had a sapling eastern red cedar juniper but I’d bury the pot in ground for the winter. I moved in 2020 and I had to remove an oak tree. I planted that cedar in the open spot and it’s getting huge. Anyway, I’m now storing a pot of bamboo that I use to obstruct a gap to my neighbors pool. I don’t dare plant it in the ground. (Invasive) It was over $100 so I don’t want to loose it because of the Chicago winter. Thank you for the reply and the videos.

[@judymiddleswart9350]

So very inspiring you are and yes even in our hot pensacola fl garden it has majorly cooled down a perfect Halloween nite with blustery wind and swarms of crows caaaing and yes we have fall leaf color and the wind blows them down,,,, I’m curious as to what type of redbud you showed on your video please reply…. YOUR GARDEN IS SPECTACULAR!!! Love your channel!!! BLESSINGS! Judy in pensacola fl

[@GardenMoxie]

Thanks so much. I appreciate you being here.

[@MrsB_734]

Stunning! Can I ask how big your yard is? It looks to be aprox half acre or better. Also, what are those big (8ft+) teardrop shaped shrubs in the back? And are they evergreen?

[@GardenMoxie]

Hello. I live on about 1/3 of an acre. The backyard is roughly 150 ft wide from what I remember...ha ha. Lots of space for a garden. The teardrop shaped trees are Hornbeam. The variety is Frans Fountaine. The are not evergreen, but they tend to hold onto the brown leaves right up until Spring when the leaves all fall as soon as the new leaves start growing. They are beautiful trees.

[@MrsB_734]

@@GardenMoxie Thank you.

[@JL-hw5hu]

Love it all & thanks for video. Wanted you to see Robbie with Visit Our Garden channel he made a gorgeous dusty Miller wreath reminds me of something you would make. ❤

[@GardenMoxie]

Wow! I just checked out the video and you are right! That dusty miller wreath is gorgeous. I'm going to put a link to his video in the Community tab. Thanks so much for sharing it.

[@clarasclara6010]

You garden peace 🕊️ because you prayers the Lord everything my life 3 years ago my working my garden 💐 my lord motivation my new life the secret prayers and mother maria my mother I have to much experience Dream peace 🕊️ prayers

[@GardenMoxie]

We are lucky to have nature and gardens, aren't we? Thanks for watching.

[@angelacross2216]

Right now my Autumn dreams are on hold because we had heavy rain which has quite literally been washing the leaves off my trees. Tonight will be our first killing frost. Will the fallen leaves dry out or will they freeze to the ground? Gardens and nature are always throwing out new challenges for the gardener.