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Finally, some rain, although not nearly enough. The leaves are changing and dropping, the plants are madly forming seeds. We had just a touch of frost already, so I've harvested the basil, peppers, and tomatoes. We do have a lovely crop of turnips and late beans coming on, and a small bed of lettuce that I hope has time to mature before really cold weather. It is time already to take the shade cloths off the sales area and store it away. I've been spending lots of time taking cuttings and moving plants into larger pots for the winter. It just doesn't seem possible that the growing season outdoors is over. The pineapple sage is just beginning to be covered with its bright red nectar-filled flowers, but the hummingbirds have already left. I've been moving perennials around, filling in with mums, and generally puttering. I love the lazy pace of autumn, as opposed to the frantic speed of spring chores. There's nothing better than sitting in the lavender field taking cuttings, listening to football games, sipping apple-cinnamon tea, watching the leaves turn color and the clouds amble across the sky. May you find peace and satisfaction in your gardens, too!
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