Frosty
We woke up to frost this morning. Everything was coated. It looked very beautiful. I seem to be surprised that there’s such an everyday occurrence as weather on Thanksgiving. Of course there is! Now...
Category: garden
Still harvesting
It was 24 degrees F. this morning. Cold weather has come. I’m still harvesting. Almost done for the year. One small task at a time. What’s still in the garden: horseradish, leeks, potatoes, and...
first frost
First frost last night. Today’s weather was sunny and beautiful though! A very energizing combination. We got a lot done around the yard today. I really like this time of year. When the garden...
harvest time
A few mornings ago, I went out and noticed an animal had been enjoying some of my squash from the garden. I don’t know what kind of animal, but it has sharp chisel-like teeth...
Early evening
This is a beautiful wild corner of my rock garden. Big goldenrod, Autumn Joy sedum turning pink, some kind of artemisia, and milkweed. The beautiful weather is the same every day. It lulls me...
Canning tomato sauce
I used to keep two blogs. This one was more making-related and the other one, called Cross Road Gardens, was more (obviously) garden-related. It became too much of an effort. And my life merged...
Smalls
I spotted the tiniest monarch caterpillars on one of the milkweed varieties in the circle garden. It’s late in the season. I don’t know what will happen to this one, but I wish it...