But amidst all the doom and gloom of autumn's nippy temperatures, there are still a few bright spots in the garden. If you look for them you will find a few late comers still gallantly holding fall at bay.
The potentilla's masses of blooms have closed up shop for now, but there are still some hardy golden petals to brighten a corner or two. Even though it has been a constant bloomer, the potentilla is not about to give up. Here are a couple of yellow flowers; not too far away are some pink blossoms as well.
The Shasta daisy usually blooms with a riot of colour in the summer. After that it takes a break. A bloom or 2 may manage to show that the battle is not over. Here's a lonely soldier daisy that has not given up yet.