The birds are enjoying the drying Sunflower seeds, dropping many to the ground.
New plants will dot the garden in the Spring.
It’s a great partnership.
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Muir Woods
The Sun shines not on us, but in us.
John Muir
The magnificent Muir Woods located on the Pacific Coast of California
Golden Garden
September has brought golden colors to the garden.
Objects of my affection
Linens and ironstone
The Contender Peach
All Summer long, two little peaches were growing on our new Peach trees.
Yesterday was Peach picking day!
Someone ate one before it could be photographed!
So here is our other pride and joy.
Delicious!
If your looking for a Peach tree for Zone 4–put this on your list for next Spring.
They are self pollinating, grow to about 15 ft, and produce a medium to large size fruit.
Supplies are limited of this tree, so shop early.
Hoping for a bigger crop next year.
Early Autumn mornings
The mornings of September start cool and hazy.
The fields began to dry and the colors change from green to golden.
I began cleaning garden beds, and making list of chores that need to be done before our gardens go to bed.
Lovely September garden
Seed saving
Cilantro when gone to seed becomes Coriander–
or a lot more Cilantro!
I will fill a jar for the spice cupboard and store the rest in my seed drawers for Spring planting.
How quickly they grow up!
The ducklings are growing quickly and tiny feathers are growing in.
Mama Duck is still attentive and keeping track of all of them.
The routine of ducks out, dogs in has been added to my list of garden chores.
Garden Homework
Laura came home to do her homework in the garden.
With camera and tripod, she decided the garden was a great backdrop for her assignment.
A self portrait for photography class.
Photo by Laura Weichert
Update: She did get an A!
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