life in and around the garden
A first snowfall, crisp air, warming sunshine.
A reflection of the garden and it’s purpose.
As I walked the garden this morning, I peeked inside the windows of Rabbit Run Cottage…the view looking in is a nice as the view looking out.
November brings grateful moments….
I dried a few Sunflower heads in the greenhouse for Autumn decorating.
I can’t help but think of the cycle, that once again has transpired in my garden.
From the seeds planted in early May, to the beautiful tall blossoms standing in the garden mid Summer.
As early Fall rolls in and the Sunflower heads dry–the birds feed on each little dried blossom.
My garden is getting ready to rest, with our first snow in the forecast the next day or so.
It too, is good for this gardener to rest.
Dreary, damp days have produced fascinating mushrooms.
Little treasures that I keep an eye out for while walking around the garden and woods.
I have fallen behind in garden clean up.
Weather has not been cooperative.
Garden chairs are tucked safely into Rabbit Run Cottage, and I drained the rain barrel.
So much more to do!
Our annual Halloween Party took place this weekend.
Gunny sack races, bobbing for apples, bon fire, and after dark a haunted walk through the woods.
Screams, laughs and increased heart rates!
A quick walk through the woods to enjoy the morning sunshine and calm winds.
What interesting things become visible as the leaves drop.
October will leave us soon. It went far to quickly.
The little Oak tree blazing in the golden hour of sunset.
We had our first official frost last night in the garden.
The cold is a wake up call to move at a faster pace around the garden.
I still have so much to do before the garden is put to bed.
Today I will organize my heirloom tomato seeds, while I wait for the temperature to warm a bit.
I have considered offering some of my favorite Heirloom Tomato seeds on my Etsy shop.
Would love some feedback from all of my garden friends–
I still will stop and gather pretty leaves while out walking around the garden.
I even tucked a few into some pages of a book to press–perhaps for a future little project.
down to earth digs 