The temps are dropping quicker that I had hoped for — at least more drastically than I had hoped for October. Seems the number 70 has been forgotten… 80 and 90 were very commonly heard from May until Tuesday. Now today we are hearing 50s, 40s, and 30s. I really should not be complaining about the weather as we watch our southern friends crawl out from under the horror that was Michael. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
No, fall is not my favorite. I get so much more excited (many might say tooooo excited) about spring and the rebirth. 😂 By the way, as of today, I believe it is 158 days until spring. But, who’s counting!?!?!
Next for me is to don my coat and do a bit of fall cleanup. I confess to being one of those who doesn’t do much in the way of fall clean up. If you want to read more about what I do, read on here. I do have bulbs to plant and that’s real exciting. More daffodils, crocus, tulips and garlic! It will be fabulous to see them in the spring! 🌷🌱🌷
BLOOM THYME THIS WEEK
Some of the roses are ready for a break, but some have been blooming like crazy. While I should be leaving the blooms on the shrub to calmly, quietly make hips and go to sleep … I find it hard to do that and have been cutting enough for a few bokays!
Even some of the perennials are showing off! Here are some going out with a bang…
While we are on the topic of weather… I have to confess that I do love the snow. More each year. The days that I spend “cooped up” with Mr. G when the snow is falling are some of the very best. Those of you who know him, know that he doesn’t stay cooped up long. He has to go out and blaze trails in the snow and that is fun too.
Teresa,
Where can I buy these beautiful Easy Elegance roses? I would love to grow Head Over Heels and Champagne Wishes.
Thanks, Cindi
Another fine article and photos to go with it Lady T! The temps here have now ended the bloom smiles season for me… Saddens my heart it does…. Thank goodness for photography and being able to look back through the photos of this and past seasons whenever the mood strikes. Our night time temps have gotten into the 20’s so not much hope of some tough blooms coming on still. Again, thanks for this fine post!
Hello Stan, 20s!! That IS low. SO far just low 30s for us. Have you had snow yet. When the snow is pretty it help get me through! And you have some beautiful snows. Share some pictures!
Goodness! Your roses are better than mine! That never happens. I will not do the meme though. If I were to start, I would want to do it regularly.