The leaves have been beautiful this year. We had enough on the ground that we thought it was time to collect them and tuck them in for some garden composting. Finally, we thought Saturday was the day. We put the catchers on the lawn mover and...

It would have been a fine day for a little garden tending. It was only to the bench that I made it, though. A little viewing of the fall colors everywhere. No trimming or mulching. At least I'm on the better side of some little bug. How much I...

There is evidence we've had some deer sized guests. I decided against posting the FIRST evidence I found (on the ground). Now they are just getting careless! There are hoof prints at the bottom of the photo, a partially eaten apple to the right,...

Aerie-el arranged for quite the SAGBUTT tour today. Now just how far outside of Seattle did we go?? The nursery cafe was closed today, but it must be the center of activity in season! I could see spending a summer afternoon sitting at the outdoor...

While I was traveling, DH harvested these pumpkins. There are still some on what's left of the frosted vines. DH didn't want these to get frost bitten while I was off getting poison ivy bitten! In the greenhouse, the twigs of basil-past will be...