by Leslie Cox; Friday; September 22, 2017

Greenhouse in fall splendourAs I pen this blog post whilst enjoying my morning cup of coffee, the last sun of summer is streaming into the house. Good thing! There was a vague hint of frost on the fields behind us as the day began.

Many people herald the onset of autumn. Admittedly, I am not a true fan. While I love the changing colours in the landscape…gorgeous yellows, vibrant oranges, flashing reds, sensuous burgundies…I abhor the temperatures dipping towards frost with each passing day.

Silly me! How can we get these wonderful fall colours without drops in temperature? A classic example we cannot always have everything our own way. If I want the warmth to hang around, I will not be enjoying fall colour.

Ah well. It is getting close to when the garden will not be making so many demands on my time. I am beginning to unearth my sweater collection from summer storage for an airing out. Soon the garden will be put to bed and this gardener can stretch her knees, unkink her back, and enjoy long walks with Sadie and hubby through pretty autumn landscapes.

Fall walk in Miracle Beach Park