Tag: fall
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Fall is Here 29 Sept 2023
The thrill of the garden all summer has been the appearance of colorful flowers ever growing larger and brighter. The buzz of insects and the erratic flight of butterflies was the other most notable experience. Now the summer colors are less vibrant. The sounds of insects are less noticeable. Different colors and hues are appearing.…
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Frost 18 Nov 2022
In our part of the American South the first frost date averages November 15. It is 26 F this morning, so we are on schedule. The air is crisp and clear with a forecast for a bright sunny day. On this type of days, the light is so bright that it becomes a little difficult…
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Fall Colors 11 Nov 2022
The garden is continuing to ebb as the temperatures slowly decline. It is a slow march into winter but this past week, the colors of the changing leaves have been unmatched. It is made ever more noticeable because of the clear blue skies and the dry weather. In addition to the leaves, I still…
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More Fall Colors 6 Oct 2022
Our weather continues to be dry. Hurricane Ian passed well to our east and delivered no rain to us here in Central Alabama. There is a chance for rain in the middle of next week. On the other hand, the temps are slowly declining and there is only a very mild wind. Nevertheless, watering is…