Celebrate simple things and small joys.
One little white pumpkin.
Tag: Fall
What ducklings?
The ducklings have grown up.
I have officially become “the duck lady”, with 14 ducks now waddling around the garden.
Pekin Ducks are quite low maintenance. Eat tons of bugs, and are less destructive then the chickens in the garden.
I have had a few offers to “take a couple of ducks”, but they were going to be “dinner”.
I just couldn’t do it!
They will be pets. Yes, the petting zoo grows.
October Garden Goodness
The garden has provided pretty Autumn touches for the dining room.
Dried papery hydrangea, a vintage crock full of red and orange rose hips, and a bowl of mini pumpkins and corn.
Against a backdrop of an old, well used cutting board my decorating is done–at least in this room!
The 500th Post
As the sun is setting on the garden this evening, I can’t help but reflect on the start of this garden and my little garden blog.
So much has come from this little spot on earth. Food for our family, beautiful flowers for our home, peaceful moments, and opportunities I had only dreamed of.
Thank you to all who have stopped by and taken the time to explore the garden.
Those who have left comments, I read and appreciate each and every one.
For those that have chosen to follow me…thank you.
Hugs garden friends.
From a life lived long ago
These two wheels, from an old piece of farm equipment, were among the 14,000 lbs of scrap metal we found and recycled from our property when we moved here.
I rolled these wheels up to the back corner of our property to serve as a trellis for Bittersweet. For most of the Summer it remains hidden from view by the trees and prairie grasses.
Then as we enter Autumn, it comes into view.
A reminder of the past.
Age And Beauty
I always feel a little sad when I see a farm site sitting empty.
A once loved and lived in farmhouse with barns and sheds slowly leaning toward the earth.
I often stop to photograph these simple farm structures…they speak to me…sometimes they really do…sometimes a critter or two live in them!
The beautiful Creeping Virginia is trying it’s best to decorate this little shed for Fall.
Apple Season
It’s apple season!
The best decoration for the table, a bowl of beautiful apples.
“Eat an apple”, I remind my kids.
Apple Butter is cooked to spread on our toast all Winter long.
Thank you Johnny Appleseed.
Can you hear the choir?
My favorite time of year–Pumpkin Time!
Fall touches
Of coarse vintage canning jars are a part of my Fall decorating!
Objects of my affection
Linens and ironstone
down to earth digs 