This photo is of flowers and grasses from our front yard just yesterday. The grass is (I think) called Zebra grass and has these lovely plumes atop the very tall grass. I am wondering how one can preserve the gorgeous fully opened plumes? Maybe hairspray?? If anyone knows I would love to hear your ideas.

I harvested the last squash and pumpkins from the garden yesterday and also reaped some more green tomatoes and a few more ripe Sun Sugar ones as well.

The gardening season is winding down quickly now and I must get out there and clean up the area in prep for next season. This cleaning up part is NOT my favorite part of gardening but is a necessary evil so to speak.
I know once I get started that it really won’t take all that long and I will love the results.

The grass in the yard will get it’s final mowing of the year a little later today – it is just a bit damp from cool temps last night and the damp grass clogs up the mower! I must go visit the nursery and see about ordering a Weeping Birch for our yard. I have just the spot for it and have wanted one (or two) forever! I know that they will grow here as there are several around town and they are beautiful trees to behold. They also make me think of my Mom (thought don’t need much of anything to prompt thoughts of her-yarn, flowers, trees, shrubs, sewing…..all provide great memories) as she grew one at her place in Halfway, Oregon that was just fabulous!!!

In just about a week and a half all four of us sisters will be getting together for our annual October gathering. We will report back on that a little later. Going rock hounding, exploring and just generally enjoying each others company for a few days.

Hope everyone is enjoying the fall colors and the crispness in the air!

From our front yard!