Late September brings a few last flowers before the garden heads into sleep for the winter. The geraniums don't seem to know that it is fall, and continue to produce long-lasting pink flowers in abundance. They are such an intense hue, lovely color on the veranda. My purple dahlia has put up another flower stalk, …
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September Wildlife
Wildlife at our place has been prolific lately, with what seems to be autumn migrations in full swing. I was very surprised one rainy morning to open the curtains and find 14 female turkeys in the front yard. A large flock like this had two males with them last year, but this group was all …
Irises and Azaleas in the Garden
The azaleas and irises are in full bloom now, actually starting about a week ago. This is such a great time of year in the mountains, not too warm, not too cool, sweaters in the evening and sunny days. The sweet fragrance in the air makes you want to pause and breathe, taking a moment …
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